Vitalii Chaika vs Larysa Nikolenko
Vitalii Chaika (66, IM, UKR) and Larysa Nikolenko (54, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 26 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 41 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2026 and 1807, the Elo model gives Chaika a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2026 vs 1807 (Δ +219)
With Vitalii Chaika as white
75% Vitalii12% draw13% Larysa
With Larysa Nikolenko as white
67% Vitalii15% draw18% Larysa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitalii Chaika | Larysa Nikolenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2026 | 1807 |
| Peak rating | 2485 · Jan 2002 | 1918 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 42 | 52 |
| World rank now | #23,744 | #73,508 |
| World rank peak | #662 | #36,810 |
| Federation rank now | #342 | #652 |
| Games (career, STD) | 179 | 35 |
| Months active | 218 | 43 |
| % white wins | 58% | 31% |
| % black wins | 53% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1826 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 382 | 214 |
Best Win
Vitalii Chaika
Larysa Nikolenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitalii Chaika
Larysa Nikolenko