Vitaly Poletaev vs Sergey Nagovitsin
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Sergey Nagovitsin (76, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 61 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1946 and 1935, the Elo model gives Poletaev a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1946 vs 1935 (Δ +11)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
46% Vitaly21% draw33% Sergey
With Sergey Nagovitsin as white
35% Vitaly22% draw42% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Sergey Nagovitsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 1935 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 1949 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 52 | 66 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #39,696 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #37,116 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #1,811 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 63 |
| Months active | 220 | 124 |
| % white wins | 60% | 49% |
| % black wins | 56% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 36 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Sergey Nagovitsin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (62)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Poletaev
Sergey Nagovitsin