Ben Hague vs Kirill Polishchuk
Ben Hague (53, FM, NZL) and Kirill Polishchuk (43, NZL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Hague leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2336 and 2205, the Elo model gives Hague a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2336 vs 2205 (Δ +131)
With Ben Hague as white
63% Ben18% draw19% Kirill
With Kirill Polishchuk as white
53% Ben22% draw26% Kirill
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Hague | Kirill Polishchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2336 | 2205 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Nov 2018 | 2205 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 45 | 37 |
| World rank now | #3,058 | #8,326 |
| World rank peak | #1,946 | #8,111 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 532 | 91 |
| Months active | 217 | 142 |
| % white wins | 66% | 54% |
| % black wins | 60% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ben Hague
Kirill Polishchuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ben Hague
Kirill Polishchuk