Dmitry Shchukin vs Konstantin Poljakov
Dmitry Shchukin (58, IM, RUS) and Konstantin Poljakov (53, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 39 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 66 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2189 and 2220, the Elo model gives Poljakov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2189 vs 2220 (Δ -31)
With Dmitry Shchukin as white
37% Dmitry26% draw36% Konstantin
With Konstantin Poljakov as white
29% Dmitry23% draw48% Konstantin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Shchukin | Konstantin Poljakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2189 | 2220 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Apr 2003 | 2305 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 35 | 28 |
| World rank now | #8,555 | #11,773 |
| World rank peak | #1,654 | #5,145 |
| Federation rank now | #354 | #2,191 |
| Games (career, STD) | 477 | 0 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 62% | 67% |
| % black wins | 58% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 154 | 0 |
Best Win
Dmitry Shchukin
Konstantin Poljakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Shchukin
Konstantin Poljakov