Michael V R Steadman vs Kirill Polishchuk
Michael V R Steadman (64, FM, NZL) and Kirill Polishchuk (43, NZL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Steadman leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1982 and 2205, the Elo model gives Polishchuk a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1982 vs 2205 (Δ -223)
With Michael V R Steadman as white
17% Michael16% draw67% Kirill
With Kirill Polishchuk as white
12% Michael13% draw75% Kirill
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael V R Steadman | Kirill Polishchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1982-30 | 2205 |
| Peak rating | 2309 · Sep 2010 | 2205 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 48 | 37 |
| World rank now | #30,463 | #8,326 |
| World rank peak | #4,768 | #8,111 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,086 | 91 |
| Months active | 217 | 142 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 54% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1964 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 57 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael V R Steadman
Kirill Polishchuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael V R Steadman
Kirill Polishchuk