Ray Robson vs Illya Nyzhnyk
Ray Robson (32, GM, USA) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Nyzhnyk leads the classical series 3–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2653 and 2527, the Elo model gives Robson a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2653 vs 2527 (Δ +126)
With Ray Robson as white
62% Ray20% draw18% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
51% Ray24% draw25% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ray Robson | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2653 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2704 · Apr 2023 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 29 | 26 |
| World rank now | #62 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #31 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,060 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 202 | 201 |
| % white wins | 49% | 55% |
| % black wins | 34% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2603 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 132 |
Best Win
Ray Robson
Illya Nyzhnyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ray Robson
Illya Nyzhnyk