Konstantin Poljakov vs Alexey Zhernovoi
Konstantin Poljakov (53, RUS) and Alexey Zhernovoi (41, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 39 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 77 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2050, the Elo model gives Poljakov a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2050 (Δ +170)
With Konstantin Poljakov as white
69% Konstantin15% draw16% Alexey
With Alexey Zhernovoi as white
59% Konstantin18% draw22% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Konstantin Poljakov | Alexey Zhernovoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2050 |
| Peak rating | 2305 · Jan 2001 | 2094 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 28 | 28 |
| World rank now | #11,773 | #28,225 |
| World rank peak | #5,145 | #19,783 |
| Federation rank now | #2,191 | #1,219 |
| Games (career, STD) | 0 | 27 |
| Months active | 218 | 152 |
| % white wins | 67% | 60% |
| % black wins | 61% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 244 |
Best Win
Konstantin Poljakov
Alexey Zhernovoi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Konstantin Poljakov
Alexey Zhernovoi