Jianchao Zhou vs Danila Poliannikov
Jianchao Zhou (38, GM, USA) and Danila Poliannikov (22, FM, USA) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Zhou leads with 8 wins to 0, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at 55th annual Continental Open - Premier saw Zhou prevail. With current classical ratings of 2605 and 2332, the Elo model gives Zhou a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2605 vs 2332 (Δ +273)
With Jianchao Zhou as white
79% Jianchao14% draw8% Danila
With Danila Poliannikov as white
72% Jianchao16% draw12% Danila
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jianchao Zhou | Danila Poliannikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2605+28 | 2332+18 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Nov 2010 | 2353 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 21 |
| World rank now | #146 | #3,152 |
| World rank peak | #67 | #2,631 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #142 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,078 | 436 |
| Months active | 211 | 116 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 41% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2290 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 240 | 68 |
Best Win
Jianchao Zhou
Danila Poliannikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jianchao Zhou
Danila Poliannikov