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Alexey Smirnov vs Maksim Ermakov

Alexey Smirnov (43, RUS) and Maksim Ermakov (18, FM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2316, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2316 +47)
With Alexey Smirnov as white
50% Alexey23% draw27% Maksim
With Maksim Ermakov as white
38% Alexey27% draw35% Maksim

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Alexey SmirnovMaksim Ermakov
Current rating (STD)23632316
Peak rating2491 · Oct 20142331 · Nov 2025
Peak age3117
World rank now#2,401#3,587
World rank peak#822#3,150
Federation rank now#112#155
Games (career, STD)638482
Months active217120
% white wins61%62%
% black wins55%53%
TPR last 12m (STD)22652259
Activity 12m (games)135242

Best Win

Alexey Smirnov
Maksim Ermakov

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (14)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Alexey Smirnov
Maksim Ermakov

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