Valeriy Grinev vs Mikhail Melnichuk
Valeriy Grinev (37, IM, UKR) and Mikhail Melnichuk (35, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2413 and 2327, the Elo model gives Grinev a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2413 vs 2327 (Δ +86)
With Valeriy Grinev as white
56% Valeriy21% draw23% Mikhail
With Mikhail Melnichuk as white
45% Valeriy25% draw30% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valeriy Grinev | Mikhail Melnichuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2413 | 2327 |
| Peak rating | 2476 · Jan 2020 | 2375 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 31 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,462 | #3,901 |
| World rank peak | #1,019 | #2,700 |
| Federation rank now | #55 | #145 |
| Games (career, STD) | 802 | 456 |
| Months active | 204 | 203 |
| % white wins | 57% | 49% |
| % black wins | 49% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 54 | 0 |
Best Win
Valeriy Grinev
Mikhail Melnichuk
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).
Valeriy Grinev
Mikhail Melnichuk