Vladimir Polevoi vs Viktor Ignatyev
Vladimir Polevoi (75, RUS) and Viktor Ignatyev (72, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Ignatyev leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1855 and 2123, the Elo model gives Ignatyev a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1855 vs 2123 (Δ -268)
With Vladimir Polevoi as white
14% Vladimir13% draw73% Viktor
With Viktor Ignatyev as white
9% Vladimir11% draw79% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Polevoi | Viktor Ignatyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1855 | 2123 |
| Peak rating | 2152 · Sep 2010 | 2255 · May 2011 |
| Peak age | 59 | 57 |
| World rank now | #59,951 | #12,950 |
| World rank peak | #15,150 | #6,973 |
| Federation rank now | #1,518 | #488 |
| Games (career, STD) | 417 | 205 |
| Months active | 187 | 177 |
| % white wins | 48% | 51% |
| % black wins | 40% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1798 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 105 |
Best Win
Vladimir Polevoi
Viktor Ignatyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Polevoi
Viktor Ignatyev