Alexandr Tarasov vs Timofey Smirnov
Alexandr Tarasov (28, FM, RUS) and Timofey Smirnov (26, FM, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Tarasov leads with 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at XXXI T. Petrosian Memorial - A saw Tarasov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2348 and 2333, the Elo model gives Tarasov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2348 vs 2333 (Δ +15)
With Alexandr Tarasov as white
45% Alexandr25% draw30% Timofey
With Timofey Smirnov as white
34% Alexandr27% draw39% Timofey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandr Tarasov | Timofey Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2348 | 2333 |
| Peak rating | 2354 · Jan 2017 | 2421 · Aug 2022 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,406 | #3,101 |
| World rank peak | #3,312 | #1,554 |
| Federation rank now | #276 | #124 |
| Games (career, STD) | 667 | 850 |
| Months active | 184 | 172 |
| % white wins | 49% | 57% |
| % black wins | 42% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexandr Tarasov
Timofey Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandr Tarasov
Timofey Smirnov