Chapell Whyms vs Polina Karelina
Chapell Whyms (57, CM, BAH) and Polina Karelina (25, WFM, BAH) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Karelina leads with 8 wins to 3, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bahamas National Chess Championship 2019 saw Karelina prevail. With current classical ratings of 1686 and 1938, the Elo model gives Karelina a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1686 vs 1938 (Δ -252)
With Chapell Whyms as white
16% Chapell13% draw71% Polina
With Polina Karelina as white
11% Chapell11% draw79% Polina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chapell Whyms | Polina Karelina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1686 | 1938-46 |
| Peak rating | 1726 · Mar 2024 | 1984 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 55 | 25 |
| World rank now | #112,252 | #39,244 |
| World rank peak | #55,891 | #30,213 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 296 | 592 |
| Months active | 185 | 123 |
| % white wins | 42% | 46% |
| % black wins | 34% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1879 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 95 |
Best Win
Chapell Whyms
Polina Karelina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Chapell Whyms
Polina Karelina