Evgeniy Podolchenko vs Vitaly Meribanov
Evgeniy Podolchenko (38, GM, BLR) and Vitaly Meribanov (32, IM, BLR) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Podolchenko leads the classical series 3–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2281 and 2406, the Elo model gives Meribanov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2281 vs 2406 (Δ -125)
With Evgeniy Podolchenko as white
26% Evgeniy23% draw51% Vitaly
With Vitaly Meribanov as white
19% Evgeniy19% draw62% Vitaly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgeniy Podolchenko | Vitaly Meribanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2281 | 2406 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · May 2010 | 2442 · Mar 2013 |
| Peak age | 22 | 19 |
| World rank now | #4,680 | #1,822 |
| World rank peak | #606 | #1,346 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 969 | 749 |
| Months active | 205 | 202 |
| % white wins | 52% | 53% |
| % black wins | 47% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2304 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 189 | 0 |
Best Win
Evgeniy Podolchenko
Vitaly Meribanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgeniy Podolchenko
Vitaly Meribanov