Nikolai Pushkov vs Yury Polyakov
Nikolai Pushkov (80, GM, RUS) and Yury Polyakov (84, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Pushkov leads with 2 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 82% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championhip SFO seniors 2020, Rapid drew. With current classical ratings of 2081 and 2110, the Elo model gives Polyakov a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2081 vs 2110 (Δ -29)
With Nikolai Pushkov as white
38% Nikolai25% draw37% Yury
With Yury Polyakov as white
30% Nikolai22% draw48% Yury
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Pushkov | Yury Polyakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2081 | 2110 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Apr 2001 | 2317 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 55 | 68 |
| World rank now | #17,247 | #14,405 |
| World rank peak | #205 | #4,380 |
| Federation rank now | #581 | #760 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,318 | 449 |
| Months active | 220 | 186 |
| % white wins | 52% | 57% |
| % black wins | 46% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1796 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Pushkov
Yury Polyakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Pushkov
Yury Polyakov