Volodymyr Sakun vs Mykola Bortnyk
Volodymyr Sakun (40, FM, UKR) and Mykola Bortnyk (32, IM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Bortnyk leads with 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Victory day blitz-2019 saw Bortnyk prevail. With current classical ratings of 2301 and 2440, the Elo model gives Bortnyk a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2301 vs 2440 (Δ -139)
With Volodymyr Sakun as white
24% Volodymyr22% draw53% Mykola
With Mykola Bortnyk as white
18% Volodymyr19% draw64% Mykola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Volodymyr Sakun | Mykola Bortnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2301 | 2440 |
| Peak rating | 2386 · Aug 2019 | 2504 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 33 | 26 |
| World rank now | #4,040 | #1,131 |
| World rank peak | #2,245 | #748 |
| Federation rank now | #109 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 349 | 868 |
| Months active | 212 | 192 |
| % white wins | 56% | 69% |
| % black wins | 53% | 66% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2443 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 120 |
Best Win
Volodymyr Sakun
Mykola Bortnyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Volodymyr Sakun
Mykola Bortnyk