Taras Ivanov vs Maksym Shala
Taras Ivanov (19, SVK) and Maksym Shala (20, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2263 and 1807, the Elo model gives Ivanov a 91% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2263 vs 1807 (Δ +456)
With Taras Ivanov as white
91% Taras7% draw2% Maksym
With Maksym Shala as white
88% Taras9% draw4% Maksym
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Taras Ivanov | Maksym Shala | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2263 | 1807 |
| Peak rating | 2263 · Apr 2026 | 1807 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 18 |
| World rank now | #5,323 | #67,647 |
| World rank peak | #5,323 | #60,371 |
| Federation rank now | #54 | #432 |
| Games (career, STD) | 187 | 212 |
| Months active | 113 | 116 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 53% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2245 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 9 |
Best Win
Taras Ivanov
Maksym Shala
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Taras Ivanov
Maksym Shala