Alexander Smirnov vs Konstantin Novikov
Alexander Smirnov (41, IM, RUS) and Konstantin Novikov (27, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2296 and 2284, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2296 vs 2284 (Δ +12)
With Alexander Smirnov as white
44% Alexander25% draw31% Konstantin
With Konstantin Novikov as white
34% Alexander26% draw40% Konstantin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Smirnov | Konstantin Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2296 | 2284 |
| Peak rating | 2423 · Jun 2017 | 2358 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 32 | 17 |
| World rank now | #4,142 | #4,946 |
| World rank peak | #1,732 | #3,153 |
| Federation rank now | #168 | #298 |
| Games (career, STD) | 431 | 363 |
| Months active | 218 | 181 |
| % white wins | 66% | 56% |
| % black wins | 55% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 20 |
Best Win
Alexander Smirnov
Konstantin Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Smirnov
Konstantin Novikov