Sergey Appolonov vs Oleg Tarasov
Sergey Appolonov (53, IM, RUS) and Oleg Tarasov (47, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Tarasov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2326 and 2209, the Elo model gives Appolonov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2326 vs 2209 (Δ +117)
With Sergey Appolonov as white
61% Sergey19% draw20% Oleg
With Oleg Tarasov as white
50% Sergey22% draw27% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Appolonov | Oleg Tarasov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2326 | 2209 |
| Peak rating | 2465 · Apr 2005 | 2378 · Jan 2010 |
| Peak age | 32 | 31 |
| World rank now | #4,055 | #7,960 |
| World rank peak | #970 | #2,402 |
| Federation rank now | #311 | #465 |
| Games (career, STD) | 159 | 348 |
| Months active | 216 | 217 |
| % white wins | 65% | 58% |
| % black wins | 50% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 163 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergey Appolonov
Oleg Tarasov
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).
Sergey Appolonov
Oleg Tarasov