Ruslan Poniaev vs Mikhail Kharin
Ruslan Poniaev (39, FM, RUS) and Mikhail Kharin (55, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Poniaev leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2228 and 2134, the Elo model gives Poniaev a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2228 vs 2134 (Δ +94)
With Ruslan Poniaev as white
58% Ruslan19% draw23% Mikhail
With Mikhail Kharin as white
47% Ruslan23% draw30% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Poniaev | Mikhail Kharin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2228 | 2134 |
| Peak rating | 2358 · May 2019 | 2193 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 32 | 46 |
| World rank now | #6,605 | #12,958 |
| World rank peak | #3,120 | #10,448 |
| Federation rank now | #302 | #651 |
| Games (career, STD) | 271 | 134 |
| Months active | 210 | 126 |
| % white wins | 57% | 61% |
| % black wins | 55% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 13 |
Best Win
Ruslan Poniaev
Mikhail Kharin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Poniaev
Mikhail Kharin