Azamat Utegaliyev vs Mark Smirnov
Azamat Utegaliyev (35, KAZ) and Mark Smirnov (14, IM, KAZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Utegaliyev leads the classical series 5–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2431, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2431 (Δ -25)
With Azamat Utegaliyev as white
37% Azamat29% draw34% Mark
With Mark Smirnov as white
29% Azamat25% draw46% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Azamat Utegaliyev | Mark Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406-12 | 2431+15 |
| Peak rating | 2522 · Oct 2016 | 2431 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 14 |
| World rank now | #1,567 | #1,225 |
| World rank peak | #595 | #1,225 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 991 | 427 |
| Months active | 214 | 61 |
| % white wins | 64% | 60% |
| % black wins | 57% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2337 | 2441 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 404 | 403 |
Best Win
Azamat Utegaliyev
Mark 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).
Azamat Utegaliyev
Mark Smirnov