Jack James vs Kirill Polishchuk
Jack James (28, CM, NZL) and Kirill Polishchuk (43, NZL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Polishchuk leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2050 and 2205, the Elo model gives Polishchuk a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2050 vs 2205 (Δ -155)
With Jack James as white
24% Jack19% draw57% Kirill
With Kirill Polishchuk as white
17% Jack16% draw67% Kirill
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jack James | Kirill Polishchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2050 | 2205 |
| Peak rating | 2064 · Nov 2017 | 2205 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 19 | 37 |
| World rank now | #22,917 | #8,326 |
| World rank peak | #22,711 | #8,111 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 204 | 91 |
| Months active | 166 | 142 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 60% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Jack James
Kirill Polishchuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jack James
Kirill Polishchuk