Denis Palin vs Arkady Gitelson
Denis Palin (35, RUS) and Arkady Gitelson (26, FM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Palin leads the classical series 3–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2083 and 2175, the Elo model gives Gitelson a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2083 vs 2175 (Δ -92)
With Denis Palin as white
31% Denis22% draw47% Arkady
With Arkady Gitelson as white
23% Denis19% draw58% Arkady
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Palin | Arkady Gitelson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2083 | 2175-30 |
| Peak rating | 2196 · Jul 2019 | 2319 · Sep 2024 |
| Peak age | 28 | 24 |
| World rank now | #17,061 | #9,590 |
| World rank peak | #9,904 | #3,493 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #353 |
| Games (career, STD) | 785 | 942 |
| Months active | 188 | 165 |
| % white wins | 45% | 58% |
| % black wins | 42% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2121 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 106 |
Best Win
Denis Palin
Arkady Gitelson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Palin
Arkady Gitelson