Polina Karelina vs Cecil Moncur
Polina Karelina (25, WFM, BAH) and Cecil Moncur (58, FM, BAH) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Moncur leads with 9 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at Warren Seymour Classic 2020 saw Moncur prevail. With current classical ratings of 1938 and 1875, the Elo model gives Karelina a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1938 vs 1875 (Δ +63)
With Polina Karelina as white
55% Polina18% draw27% Cecil
With Cecil Moncur as white
43% Polina22% draw35% Cecil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Polina Karelina | Cecil Moncur | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1938-46 | 1875-17 |
| Peak rating | 1984 · Apr 2026 | 1908 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 25 | 49 |
| World rank now | #39,244 | #54,483 |
| World rank peak | #30,213 | #44,274 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 592 | 340 |
| Months active | 123 | 150 |
| % white wins | 46% | 54% |
| % black wins | 39% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1879 | 1772 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 33 |
Best Win
Polina Karelina
Cecil Moncur
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Polina Karelina
Cecil Moncur