Andrey Masalov vs Alexander Y. Smirnov
Andrey Masalov (42, RUS) and Alexander Y. Smirnov (59, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 24 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 34 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2171, the Elo model gives Masalov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2171 (Δ +84)
With Andrey Masalov as white
57% Andrey20% draw24% Alexander
With Alexander Y. Smirnov as white
45% Andrey24% draw31% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrey Masalov | Alexander Y. Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 2171 |
| Peak rating | 2295 · Jul 2009 | 2288 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 25 | 34 |
| World rank now | #5,493 | #11,957 |
| World rank peak | #5,338 | #6,119 |
| Federation rank now | #207 | #892 |
| Games (career, STD) | 34 | 9 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 69% | 59% |
| % black wins | 68% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 0 |
Best Win
Andrey Masalov
Alexander Y. Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrey Masalov
Alexander Y. Smirnov