Alexander Smirnov vs Andrey Shkurkin
Alexander Smirnov (41, IM, RUS) and Andrey Shkurkin (26, FM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 22 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 5–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2296 and 2231, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2296 vs 2231 (Δ +65)
With Alexander Smirnov as white
53% Alexander21% draw25% Andrey
With Andrey Shkurkin as white
42% Alexander25% draw33% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Smirnov | Andrey Shkurkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2296 | 2231 |
| Peak rating | 2423 · Jun 2017 | 2347 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 32 | 16 |
| World rank now | #4,142 | #6,649 |
| World rank peak | #1,732 | #3,457 |
| Federation rank now | #168 | #269 |
| Games (career, STD) | 431 | 580 |
| Months active | 218 | 151 |
| % white wins | 66% | 53% |
| % black wins | 55% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1941 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 62 |
Best Win
Alexander Smirnov
Andrey Shkurkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Smirnov
Andrey Shkurkin