Vitaly Poletaev vs Sergey Yakovlev
Vitaly Poletaev (76, RUS) and Sergey Yakovlev (50, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 215 rapid/blitz games. Yakovlev leads the classical series 5–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1946 and 2146, the Elo model gives Yakovlev a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1946 vs 2146 (Δ -200)
With Vitaly Poletaev as white
20% Vitaly16% draw64% Sergey
With Sergey Yakovlev as white
14% Vitaly14% draw73% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Poletaev | Sergey Yakovlev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1946 | 2146 |
| Peak rating | 2247 · Jan 2002 | 2176 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 52 | 47 |
| World rank now | #37,536 | #11,616 |
| World rank peak | #8,629 | #9,160 |
| Federation rank now | #1,046 | #406 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 93 |
| Months active | 220 | 180 |
| % white wins | 60% | 76% |
| % black wins | 56% | 77% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1901 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 437 | 134 |
Best Win
Vitaly Poletaev
Sergey Yakovlev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (223)
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 Yakovlev