Matan Poleg vs Orel Ribstein
Matan Poleg (30, FM, ISR) and Orel Ribstein (17, ISR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Poleg leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2286 and 2201, the Elo model gives Poleg a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2286 vs 2201 (Δ +85)
With Matan Poleg as white
57% Matan20% draw23% Orel
With Orel Ribstein as white
45% Matan24% draw31% Orel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matan Poleg | Orel Ribstein | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2286 | 2201 |
| Peak rating | 2296 · Feb 2026 | 2265 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 30 | 16 |
| World rank now | #4,521 | #8,115 |
| World rank peak | #4,218 | #5,174 |
| Federation rank now | #107 | #173 |
| Games (career, STD) | 561 | 772 |
| Months active | 177 | 123 |
| % white wins | 44% | 48% |
| % black wins | 42% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2143 | 1975 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 277 |
Best Win
Matan Poleg
Orel Ribstein
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (4)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matan Poleg
Orel Ribstein