Alexander Y. Smirnov vs Nikolay P. Gerasimov
Alexander Y. Smirnov (59, RUS) and Nikolay P. Gerasimov (73, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 19 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 32 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2171 and 1947, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2171 vs 1947 (Δ +224)
With Alexander Y. Smirnov as white
75% Alexander13% draw12% Nikolay
With Nikolay P. Gerasimov as white
67% Alexander16% draw17% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Y. Smirnov | Nikolay P. Gerasimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2171 | 1947 |
| Peak rating | 2288 · Jan 2001 | 2221 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 34 | 49 |
| World rank now | #11,957 | #37,924 |
| World rank peak | #6,119 | #10,700 |
| Federation rank now | #892 | #1,806 |
| Games (career, STD) | 9 | 138 |
| Months active | 218 | 212 |
| % white wins | 59% | 45% |
| % black wins | 53% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 4 |
Best Win
Alexander Y. Smirnov
Nikolay P. Gerasimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Y. Smirnov
Nikolay P. Gerasimov