Vadim Afanasiev vs Serafym Oliinyk
Vadim Afanasiev (48, FM, RUS) and Serafym Oliinyk (29, FM, SRB) have never met in classical OTB, but played 18 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 105 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2241, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2241 (Δ +17)
With Vadim Afanasiev as white
45% Vadim24% draw31% Serafym
With Serafym Oliinyk as white
34% Vadim26% draw40% Serafym
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Afanasiev | Serafym Oliinyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2241+18 |
| Peak rating | 2305 · Sep 2013 | 2252 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 35 | 28 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #6,210 |
| World rank peak | #4,570 | #5,639 |
| Federation rank now | #231 | #167 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 441 |
| Months active | 216 | 110 |
| % white wins | 59% | 58% |
| % black wins | 54% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2272 | 2246 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 430 | 266 |
Best Win
Vadim Afanasiev
Serafym Oliinyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Afanasiev
Serafym Oliinyk