Vitaly Poletaev vs Dmitri Egorov
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Dmitri Egorov (22, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Poletaev leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1946 and 1903, 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 1903 (Δ +43)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
51% Vitaly19% draw29% Dmitri
With Dmitri Egorov as white
40% Vitaly23% draw37% Dmitri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Dmitri Egorov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 1903 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 1903 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 52 | 20 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #42,557 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #42,557 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #1,695 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 334 |
| Months active | 220 | 139 |
| % white wins | 60% | 48% |
| % black wins | 56% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Dmitri Egorov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Poletaev
Dmitri Egorov