Vitaly Sivuk vs Ilija Golichenko
Vitaly Sivuk (34, GM, SWE) and Ilija Golichenko (35, IM, UKR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Golichenko leads the classical series 4–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2517 and 2433, the Elo model gives Sivuk a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2517 vs 2433 (Δ +84)
With Vitaly Sivuk as white
55% Vitaly22% draw22% Ilija
With Ilija Golichenko as white
44% Vitaly26% draw30% Ilija
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Sivuk | Ilija Golichenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2517 | 2433 |
| Peak rating | 2600 · Oct 2022 | 2451 · Oct 2013 |
| Peak age | 30 | 22 |
| World rank now | #478 | #1,234 |
| World rank peak | #214 | #1,223 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #51 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,689 | 321 |
| Months active | 204 | 204 |
| % white wins | 60% | 54% |
| % black wins | 50% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2483 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 325 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Sivuk
Ilija Golichenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Sivuk
Ilija Golichenko