Alexei Bezgodov vs Mikhail Simantsev
Alexei Bezgodov (57, GM, RUS) and Mikhail Simantsev (48, GM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Bezgodov leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Memorial Lozovatsky 2021 - A drew. With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2382, the Elo model gives Bezgodov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2382 (Δ +24)
With Alexei Bezgodov as white
46% Alexei25% draw29% Mikhail
With Mikhail Simantsev as white
34% Alexei28% draw38% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexei Bezgodov | Mikhail Simantsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406 | 2382 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Oct 2006 | 2569 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 37 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,652 | #1,994 |
| World rank peak | #253 | #340 |
| Federation rank now | #86 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 669 | 1,499 |
| Months active | 220 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 56% |
| % black wins | 36% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2438 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 9 |
Best Win
Alexei Bezgodov
Mikhail Simantsev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexei Bezgodov
Mikhail Simantsev