Varvara Poliakova vs Margarita Bendik
Varvara Poliakova (21, WFM, FID) and Margarita Bendik (17, WFM, FID) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Poliakova leads with 6 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Ch BLR 2026 women drew. With current classical ratings of 2108 and 2044, the Elo model gives Poliakova a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2108 vs 2044 (Δ +64)
With Varvara Poliakova as white
54% Varvara20% draw26% Margarita
With Margarita Bendik as white
42% Varvara23% draw34% Margarita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Varvara Poliakova | Margarita Bendik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2108 | 2044 |
| Peak rating | 2126 · Jun 2025 | 2135 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 16 |
| World rank now | #14,665 | #21,446 |
| World rank peak | #12,761 | #12,244 |
| Federation rank now | #171 | #206 |
| Games (career, STD) | 552 | 437 |
| Months active | 105 | 105 |
| % white wins | 55% | 51% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2028 | 2059 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 159 | 190 |
Best Win
Varvara Poliakova
Margarita Bendik
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).
Varvara Poliakova
Margarita Bendik