Tianqi Wang vs Illya Nyzhnyk
Tianqi Wang (29, IM, USA) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Nyzhnyk leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2349 and 2527, the Elo model gives Nyzhnyk a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2349 vs 2527 (Δ -178)
With Tianqi Wang as white
20% Tianqi21% draw59% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
14% Tianqi17% draw69% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tianqi Wang | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2349 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2431 · Oct 2022 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,735 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #1,461 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #130 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 980 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 173 | 201 |
| % white wins | 49% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2297 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 132 |
Best Win
Tianqi Wang
Illya Nyzhnyk
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).
Tianqi Wang
Illya Nyzhnyk