Volodymyr Melnychuk vs Oleksii Shelest
Volodymyr Melnychuk (25, UKR) and Oleksii Shelest (22, UKR) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 22 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1786 and 1945, the Elo model gives Shelest a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1786 vs 1945 (Δ -159)
With Volodymyr Melnychuk as white
25% Volodymyr17% draw59% Oleksii
With Oleksii Shelest as white
18% Volodymyr14% draw68% Oleksii
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Volodymyr Melnychuk | Oleksii Shelest | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1786 | 1945 |
| Peak rating | 1786 · Mar 2024 | 1954 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #71,688 | #37,690 |
| World rank peak | #70,185 | #35,984 |
| Federation rank now | #773 | #440 |
| Games (career, STD) | 49 | 95 |
| Months active | 121 | 127 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2072 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 6 |
Best Win
Volodymyr Melnychuk
Oleksii Shelest
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Volodymyr Melnychuk
Oleksii Shelest