Sergey Pavlov vs Mikhailo Kapechun
Sergey Pavlov (39, IM, UKR) and Mikhailo Kapechun (19, CM, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 52 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2164, the Elo model gives Pavlov a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2164 (Δ +300)
With Sergey Pavlov as white
81% Sergey12% draw7% Mikhailo
With Mikhailo Kapechun as white
75% Sergey14% draw11% Mikhailo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Pavlov | Mikhailo Kapechun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464 | 2164 |
| Peak rating | 2539 · Sep 2010 | 2195 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 19 |
| World rank now | #878 | #10,296 |
| World rank peak | #490 | #8,402 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #211 |
| Games (career, STD) | 974 | 147 |
| Months active | 211 | 67 |
| % white wins | 62% | 57% |
| % black wins | 55% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2075 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 192 |
Best Win
Sergey Pavlov
Mikhailo Kapechun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Pavlov
Mikhailo Kapechun