Vitaly Poletaev vs Mikhail Kharin
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Mikhail Kharin (55, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 23 rapid/blitz games. Kharin leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1946 and 2134, the Elo model gives Kharin a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1946 vs 2134 (Δ -188)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
21% Vitaly17% draw62% Mikhail
With Mikhail Kharin as white
15% Vitaly14% draw71% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Mikhail Kharin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 2134 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 2193 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 52 | 46 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #12,958 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #10,448 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #651 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 134 |
| Months active | 220 | 126 |
| % white wins | 60% | 61% |
| % black wins | 56% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 13 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Mikhail Kharin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Poletaev
Mikhail Kharin