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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 +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 ZhouDanila Poliannikov
Current rating (STD)2605+282332+18
Peak rating2669 · Nov 20102353 · Sep 2025
Peak age2221
World rank now#146#3,152
World rank peak#67#2,631
Federation rank now#17#142
Games (career, STD)2,078436
Months active211116
% white wins54%56%
% black wins41%43%
TPR last 12m (STD)25042290
Activity 12m (games)24068

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

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