Viktor Dovzhenko vs Pavel Saftiuk
Viktor Dovzhenko (72, IM, UKR) and Pavel Saftiuk (60, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 24 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 48 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2031 and 1844, the Elo model gives Dovzhenko a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2031 vs 1844 (Δ +187)
With Viktor Dovzhenko as white
71% Viktor13% draw15% Pavel
With Pavel Saftiuk as white
63% Viktor16% draw21% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Dovzhenko | Pavel Saftiuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2031 | 1844 |
| Peak rating | 2425 · Jul 2003 | 1844 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 49 | 58 |
| World rank now | #23,110 | #59,937 |
| World rank peak | #1,494 | #58,993 |
| Federation rank now | #334 | #538 |
| Games (career, STD) | 384 | 19 |
| Months active | 219 | 109 |
| % white wins | 56% | 44% |
| % black wins | 54% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2031 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 435 | 61 |
Best Win
Viktor Dovzhenko
Pavel Saftiuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Dovzhenko
Pavel Saftiuk