Vitalii Chaika vs Pavlo Makarov
Vitalii Chaika (66, IM, UKR) and Pavlo Makarov (62, CM, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. Makarov leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2026 and 2068, the Elo model gives Makarov a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2026 vs 2068 (Δ -42)
With Vitalii Chaika as white
37% Vitalii24% draw39% Pavlo
With Pavlo Makarov as white
29% Vitalii20% draw51% Pavlo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitalii Chaika | Pavlo Makarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2026 | 2068 |
| Peak rating | 2485 · Jan 2002 | 2212 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 42 | 54 |
| World rank now | #23,705 | #18,725 |
| World rank peak | #662 | #8,959 |
| Federation rank now | #345 | #291 |
| Games (career, STD) | 179 | 232 |
| Months active | 217 | 201 |
| % white wins | 58% | 51% |
| % black wins | 53% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1826 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 395 | 100 |
Best Win
Vitalii Chaika
Pavlo Makarov
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).
Vitalii Chaika
Pavlo Makarov