Vitaly Poletaev vs Ruslan Poniaev
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Ruslan Poniaev (39, FM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Poniaev leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1946 and 2228, the Elo model gives Poniaev a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1946 vs 2228 (Δ -282)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
13% Vitaly14% draw74% Ruslan
With Ruslan Poniaev as white
8% Vitaly11% draw80% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Ruslan Poniaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 2228 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 2358 · May 2019 |
| Peak age | 52 | 32 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #6,605 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #3,120 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #302 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 271 |
| Months active | 220 | 210 |
| % white wins | 60% | 57% |
| % black wins | 56% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 11 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Ruslan Poniaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Poletaev
Ruslan Poniaev