Sergey Pavlov vs Ilija Golichenko
Sergey Pavlov (39, IM, UKR) and Ilija Golichenko (35, IM, UKR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Pavlov leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2433, the Elo model gives Pavlov a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2433 (Δ +31)
With Sergey Pavlov as white
47% Sergey25% draw28% Ilija
With Ilija Golichenko as white
35% Sergey29% draw36% Ilija
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Pavlov | Ilija Golichenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464 | 2433 |
| Peak rating | 2539 · Sep 2010 | 2451 · Oct 2013 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #878 | #1,234 |
| World rank peak | #490 | #1,223 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #51 |
| Games (career, STD) | 974 | 321 |
| Months active | 212 | 204 |
| % white wins | 62% | 54% |
| % black wins | 55% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergey Pavlov
Ilija Golichenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Pavlov
Ilija Golichenko