Yuriy Kuznetsov vs Stanislav Poletaev
Yuriy Kuznetsov (86, RUS) and Stanislav Poletaev (95, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kuznetsov leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1693 and 1722, the Elo model gives Poletaev a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1693 vs 1722 (Δ -29)
With Yuriy Kuznetsov as white
41% Yuriy20% draw39% Stanislav
With Stanislav Poletaev as white
32% Yuriy18% draw50% Stanislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuriy Kuznetsov | Stanislav Poletaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1693 | 1722 |
| Peak rating | 1834 · Jan 2016 | 1722 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 76 | 93 |
| World rank now | #103,176 | #111,152 |
| World rank peak | #48,913 | #70,463 |
| Federation rank now | #2,877 | #5,665 |
| Games (career, STD) | 510 | 80 |
| Months active | 186 | 150 |
| % white wins | 36% | 38% |
| % black wins | 33% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 0 |
Best Win
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Stanislav Poletaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Stanislav Poletaev