Vitaly Poletaev vs Mikhail Zuravlev
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Mikhail Zuravlev (24, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Poletaev leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1946 and 1919, the Elo model gives Poletaev a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1946 vs 1919 (Δ +27)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
49% Vitaly20% draw31% Mikhail
With Mikhail Zuravlev as white
37% Vitaly23% draw40% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Mikhail Zuravlev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 1919 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 1956 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 52 | 14 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #51,923 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #37,853 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #3,256 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 160 |
| Months active | 220 | 149 |
| % white wins | 60% | 49% |
| % black wins | 56% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Mikhail Zuravlev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
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 Zuravlev