Andrey Kaliuzhny vs Maxim Polyakov
Andrey Kaliuzhny (54, FM, UKR) and Maxim Polyakov (37, IM, UKR) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Polyakov leads with 8 wins to 1, with 10 draws — a 53% draw rate. Their last meeting at Zolochiv Chess Autumn 2017 Classic - 2 saw Polyakov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2135 and 2314, the Elo model gives Polyakov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2135 vs 2314 (Δ -179)
With Andrey Kaliuzhny as white
21% Andrey19% draw60% Maxim
With Maxim Polyakov as white
15% Andrey16% draw70% Maxim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrey Kaliuzhny | Maxim Polyakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2135 | 2314 |
| Peak rating | 2408 · Aug 2017 | 2455 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 45 | 26 |
| World rank now | #12,356 | #3,660 |
| World rank peak | #2,025 | #1,211 |
| Federation rank now | #237 | #107 |
| Games (career, STD) | 515 | 758 |
| Months active | 216 | 201 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 53% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 0 |
Best Win
Andrey Kaliuzhny
Maxim Polyakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrey Kaliuzhny
Maxim Polyakov