Yuriy Baikovsky vs Valeriy Horobets
Yuriy Baikovsky (67, IM, UKR) and Valeriy Horobets (51, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Baikovsky leads the classical series 7–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2485 and 1901, the Elo model gives Baikovsky a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2485 vs 1901 (Δ +584)
With Yuriy Baikovsky as white
94% Yuriy6% draw0% Valeriy
With Valeriy Horobets as white
93% Yuriy7% draw1% Valeriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuriy Baikovsky | Valeriy Horobets | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2485 | 1901 |
| Peak rating | 2485 · Jul 2025 | 2019 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 66 | 39 |
| World rank now | #705 | #47,890 |
| World rank peak | #692 | #28,961 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #508 |
| Games (career, STD) | 338 | 129 |
| Months active | 198 | 181 |
| % white wins | 76% | 48% |
| % black wins | 76% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2516 | 1887 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 5 | 59 |
Best Win
Yuriy Baikovsky
Valeriy Horobets
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yuriy Baikovsky
Valeriy Horobets