Franklyn Gibson vs Polina Karelina
Franklyn Gibson (59, BAH) and Polina Karelina (25, WFM, BAH) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Gibson leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1900 and 1938, the Elo model gives Karelina a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1900 vs 1938 (Δ -38)
With Franklyn Gibson as white
38% Franklyn23% draw39% Polina
With Polina Karelina as white
30% Franklyn19% draw51% Polina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Franklyn Gibson | Polina Karelina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1900-1 | 1938-46 |
| Peak rating | 1987 · Mar 2016 | 1984 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 49 | 25 |
| World rank now | #48,164 | #39,244 |
| World rank peak | #33,491 | #30,213 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 86 | 592 |
| Months active | 194 | 123 |
| % white wins | 48% | 46% |
| % black wins | 63% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1512 | 1879 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 95 |
Best Win
Franklyn Gibson
Polina Karelina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Franklyn Gibson
Polina Karelina