Anton Smirnov vs Kanan Izzat
Anton Smirnov (25, GM, AUS) and Kanan Izzat (30, IM, AZE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Izzat leads the classical series 2–1 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2586 and 2465, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2586 vs 2465 (Δ +121)
With Anton Smirnov as white
61% Anton20% draw19% Kanan
With Kanan Izzat as white
50% Anton24% draw26% Kanan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anton Smirnov | Kanan Izzat | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2586 | 2465 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2020 | 2496 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #236 | #1,114 |
| World rank peak | #204 | #809 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 945 | 605 |
| Months active | 185 | 181 |
| % white wins | 61% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 0 |
Best Win
Anton Smirnov
Kanan Izzat
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anton Smirnov
Kanan Izzat