Semen Velychko vs Zakhar Karpinets
Semen Velychko (14, UKR) and Zakhar Karpinets (14, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Velychko leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1991 and 1815, the Elo model gives Velychko a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1991 vs 1815 (Δ +176)
With Semen Velychko as white
70% Semen14% draw16% Zakhar
With Zakhar Karpinets as white
61% Semen16% draw23% Zakhar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Semen Velychko | Zakhar Karpinets | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1991 | 1815+1 |
| Peak rating | 1998 · Jul 2025 | 1815 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 13 | 14 |
| World rank now | #28,912 | #71,649 |
| World rank peak | #26,738 | #69,897 |
| Federation rank now | #390 | #671 |
| Games (career, STD) | 210 | 190 |
| Months active | 86 | 59 |
| % white wins | 50% | 45% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1920 | 1608 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 253 | 325 |
Best Win
Semen Velychko
Zakhar Karpinets
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Semen Velychko
Zakhar Karpinets