Taras Ivanov vs Semen Velychko
Taras Ivanov (19, SVK) and Semen Velychko (14, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 54 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2263 and 1991, the Elo model gives Ivanov a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2263 vs 1991 (Δ +272)
With Taras Ivanov as white
79% Taras12% draw9% Semen
With Semen Velychko as white
73% Taras14% draw13% Semen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Taras Ivanov | Semen Velychko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2263 | 1991 |
| Peak rating | 2263 · Apr 2026 | 1998 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 13 |
| World rank now | #5,323 | #28,912 |
| World rank peak | #5,323 | #26,738 |
| Federation rank now | #54 | #390 |
| Games (career, STD) | 187 | 210 |
| Months active | 112 | 86 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 53% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2245 | 1920 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 253 |
Best Win
Taras Ivanov
Semen Velychko
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
Semen Velychko