Taras Ivanov vs Roman Lemeshchuk
Taras Ivanov (19, SVK) and Roman Lemeshchuk (16, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 67 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2263 and 1761, the Elo model gives Ivanov a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2263 vs 1761 (Δ +502)
With Taras Ivanov as white
92% Taras6% draw1% Roman
With Roman Lemeshchuk as white
90% Taras8% draw3% Roman
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Taras Ivanov | Roman Lemeshchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2263 | 1761 |
| Peak rating | 2263 · Apr 2026 | 1763 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 16 |
| World rank now | #5,323 | #88,699 |
| World rank peak | #5,323 | #85,750 |
| Federation rank now | #54 | #759 |
| Games (career, STD) | 187 | 123 |
| Months active | 113 | 97 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 53% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2245 | 1604 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 74 |
Best Win
Taras Ivanov
Roman Lemeshchuk
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).
Taras Ivanov
Roman Lemeshchuk