Vitaly Poletaev vs Anatoliy Sazonov
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Anatoliy Sazonov (74, RUS) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Poletaev leads with 13 wins to 6, with 6 draws — a 24% draw rate. Their last meeting at Memorial Oshchepkova rpd 2025 saw Poletaev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1946 and 1905, the Elo model gives Poletaev a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1946 vs 1905 (Δ +41)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
51% Vitaly19% draw30% Anatoliy
With Anatoliy Sazonov as white
39% Vitaly23% draw38% Anatoliy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Anatoliy Sazonov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 1905 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 2030 · Apr 2013 |
| Peak age | 52 | 61 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #44,026 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #26,336 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #1,451 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 661 |
| Months active | 220 | 192 |
| % white wins | 60% | 48% |
| % black wins | 56% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 35 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Anatoliy Sazonov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (171)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Poletaev
Anatoliy Sazonov