Alex Yu vs Danila Poliannikov
Alex Yu (22, USA) and Danila Poliannikov (22, FM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Poliannikov leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1966 and 2332, the Elo model gives Poliannikov a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1966 vs 2332 (Δ -366)
With Alex Yu as white
7% Alex11% draw81% Danila
With Danila Poliannikov as white
4% Alex10% draw86% Danila
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alex Yu | Danila Poliannikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1966 | 2332+18 |
| Peak rating | 1972 · Mar 2024 | 2353 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 21 |
| World rank now | #32,466 | #3,152 |
| World rank peak | #29,149 | #2,631 |
| Federation rank now | #901 | #142 |
| Games (career, STD) | 100 | 436 |
| Months active | 128 | 116 |
| % white wins | 28% | 56% |
| % black wins | 28% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2290 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 68 |
Best Win
Alex Yu
Danila Poliannikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alex Yu
Danila Poliannikov