Andrey Kotchnev vs Vitaly Poletaev
Andrey Kotchnev (52, RUS) and Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Poletaev leads with 5 wins to 3, with 10 draws — a 56% draw rate. Their last meeting at UR Cup 2026 rpd (SCK st. 3) saw Kotchnev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1960 and 1946, the Elo model gives Kotchnev a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 1946 (Δ +14)
With Andrey Kotchnev as white
47% Andrey21% draw33% Vitaly
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
36% Andrey22% draw42% Vitaly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrey Kotchnev | Vitaly Poletaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 1946 |
| Peak rating | 2153 · Jan 2008 | 2247 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 34 | 52 |
| World rank now | #34,850 | #37,536 |
| World rank peak | #14,972 | #8,629 |
| Federation rank now | #977 | #1,046 |
| Games (career, STD) | 408 | 968 |
| Months active | 194 | 220 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 53% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1901 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 437 |
Best Win
Andrey Kotchnev
Vitaly Poletaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (185)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrey Kotchnev
Vitaly Poletaev