Vitaly Poletaev vs Petr Ledenev
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Petr Ledenev (77, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 203 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 80 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1946 and 1908, 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 1908 (Δ +38)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
51% Vitaly19% draw30% Petr
With Petr Ledenev as white
39% Vitaly23% draw38% Petr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Petr Ledenev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 1908 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 1908 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 52 | 75 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #43,825 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #43,124 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #1,871 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 9 |
| Months active | 220 | 76 |
| % white wins | 60% | 40% |
| % black wins | 56% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Petr Ledenev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (203)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Poletaev
Petr Ledenev