Alexandra Makarenko vs Ruslan Poniaev
Alexandra Makarenko (30, WIM, RUS) and Ruslan Poniaev (39, FM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Poniaev leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2164 and 2228, the Elo model gives Poniaev a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2164 vs 2228 (Δ -64)
With Alexandra Makarenko as white
33% Alexandra25% draw42% Ruslan
With Ruslan Poniaev as white
26% Alexandra21% draw54% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandra Makarenko | Ruslan Poniaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2164 | 2228 |
| Peak rating | 2290 · Dec 2017 | 2358 · May 2019 |
| Peak age | 21 | 32 |
| World rank now | #11,276 | #6,605 |
| World rank peak | #5,472 | #3,120 |
| Federation rank now | #685 | #302 |
| Games (career, STD) | 652 | 271 |
| Months active | 187 | 210 |
| % white wins | 53% | 57% |
| % black wins | 51% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 11 |
Best Win
Alexandra Makarenko
Ruslan Poniaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandra Makarenko
Ruslan Poniaev