Valentin Baidetskyi vs Alexey Kukelko
Valentin Baidetskyi (24, IM, AUT) and Alexey Kukelko (24, FM, UKR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kukelko leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2480 and 2267, the Elo model gives Baidetskyi a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2480 vs 2267 (Δ +213)
With Valentin Baidetskyi as white
73% Valentin15% draw12% Alexey
With Alexey Kukelko as white
64% Valentin18% draw17% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valentin Baidetskyi | Alexey Kukelko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2480-3 | 2267-37 |
| Peak rating | 2525 · Feb 2025 | 2367 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #738 | #5,182 |
| World rank peak | #461 | #2,459 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #136 |
| Games (career, STD) | 792 | 519 |
| Months active | 165 | 138 |
| % white wins | 57% | 54% |
| % black wins | 53% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2477 | 2208 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 152 | 44 |
Best Win
Valentin Baidetskyi
Alexey Kukelko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valentin Baidetskyi
Alexey Kukelko