Vitaly Poletaev vs Aleksey Shirokov
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Aleksey Shirokov (24, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1946 and 2002, the Elo model gives Shirokov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1946 vs 2002 (Δ -56)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
36% Vitaly23% draw42% Aleksey
With Aleksey Shirokov as white
28% Vitaly19% draw53% Aleksey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Aleksey Shirokov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 2002 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 2002 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 52 | 18 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #25,703 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #24,270 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #1,261 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 260 |
| Months active | 220 | 151 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 56% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Aleksey Shirokov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Poletaev
Aleksey Shirokov