Polina Karelina vs Clive Stuart
Polina Karelina (25, WFM, BAH) and Clive Stuart (63, BAH) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Karelina leads with 12 wins to 2, with 1 draws — a 7% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bahamas National Chess Championship 2019 saw Karelina prevail. With current classical ratings of 1938 and 1610, the Elo model gives Karelina a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1938 vs 1610 (Δ +328)
With Polina Karelina as white
85% Polina9% draw7% Clive
With Clive Stuart as white
79% Polina10% draw10% Clive
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Polina Karelina | Clive Stuart | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1938-46 | 1610 |
| Peak rating | 1984 · Apr 2026 | 1610 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 61 |
| World rank now | #39,244 | #127,699 |
| World rank peak | #30,213 | #93,866 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 592 | 170 |
| Months active | 123 | 138 |
| % white wins | 46% | 38% |
| % black wins | 39% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1879 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 0 |
Best Win
Polina Karelina
Clive Stuart
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Polina Karelina
Clive Stuart