Vitaly Poletaev vs Nikita An. Kalinin
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Nikita An. Kalinin (17, FM, FID) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Poletaev leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1946 and 2326, the Elo model gives Kalinin a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1946 vs 2326 (Δ -380)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
7% Vitaly11% draw82% Nikita
With Nikita An. Kalinin as white
4% Vitaly9% draw87% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Nikita An. Kalinin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 2326 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 2344 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 52 | 15 |
| World rank now | #37,531 | #3,309 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #2,863 |
| Federation rank now | #1,047 | #80 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 351 |
| Months active | 219 | 97 |
| % white wins | 60% | 58% |
| % black wins | 56% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | 2289 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 123 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Nikita An. Kalinin
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
Nikita An. Kalinin