Matan Poleg vs Ilay Meirovich
Matan Poleg (30, FM, ISR) and Ilay Meirovich (18, ISR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Meirovich leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2286 and 2214, the Elo model gives Poleg a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2286 vs 2214 (Δ +72)
With Matan Poleg as white
55% Matan21% draw25% Ilay
With Ilay Meirovich as white
43% Matan25% draw32% Ilay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matan Poleg | Ilay Meirovich | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2286 | 2214 |
| Peak rating | 2296 · Feb 2026 | 2233 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 30 | 17 |
| World rank now | #4,521 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #4,218 | #6,407 |
| Federation rank now | #107 | #163 |
| Games (career, STD) | 561 | 480 |
| Months active | 177 | 82 |
| % white wins | 44% | 53% |
| % black wins | 42% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2143 | 1793 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 202 |
Best Win
Matan Poleg
Ilay Meirovich
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matan Poleg
Ilay Meirovich