Sergey Pavlov vs Mikhail Melnichuk
Sergey Pavlov (39, IM, UKR) and Mikhail Melnichuk (35, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Pavlov leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2327, the Elo model gives Pavlov a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2327 (Δ +137)
With Sergey Pavlov as white
63% Sergey19% draw18% Mikhail
With Mikhail Melnichuk as white
53% Sergey22% draw25% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Pavlov | Mikhail Melnichuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464 | 2327 |
| Peak rating | 2539 · Sep 2010 | 2375 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 23 | 24 |
| World rank now | #878 | #3,901 |
| World rank peak | #490 | #2,700 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #145 |
| Games (career, STD) | 974 | 456 |
| Months active | 211 | 203 |
| % white wins | 62% | 49% |
| % black wins | 55% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergey Pavlov
Mikhail Melnichuk
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).
Sergey Pavlov
Mikhail Melnichuk