Alina Bivol vs Ekaterina Smirnova
Alina Bivol (30, IM, SRB) and Ekaterina Smirnova (30, WIM, FID) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Bivol leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2354 and 2086, the Elo model gives Bivol a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2354 vs 2086 (Δ +268)
With Alina Bivol as white
79% Alina13% draw9% Ekaterina
With Ekaterina Smirnova as white
72% Alina15% draw13% Ekaterina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alina Bivol | Ekaterina Smirnova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2354-7 | 2086+8 |
| Peak rating | 2403 · Sep 2018 | 2282 · Oct 2020 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,610 | #16,743 |
| World rank peak | #2,065 | #4,899 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #184 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,167 | 1,046 |
| Months active | 193 | 189 |
| % white wins | 50% | 42% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2337 | 2094 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 299 |
Best Win
Alina Bivol
Ekaterina Smirnova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alina Bivol
Ekaterina Smirnova