Bakhtiyar Askarov vs Mark Smirnov
Bakhtiyar Askarov (44, IM, KAZ) and Mark Smirnov (14, IM, KAZ) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Askarov leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2291 and 2431, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2291 vs 2431 (Δ -140)
With Bakhtiyar Askarov as white
24% Bakhtiyar22% draw54% Mark
With Mark Smirnov as white
18% Bakhtiyar18% draw64% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bakhtiyar Askarov | Mark Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2291+10 | 2431+15 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · May 2021 | 2431 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 39 | 14 |
| World rank now | #4,381 | #1,225 |
| World rank peak | #1,554 | #1,225 |
| Federation rank now | #50 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 714 | 427 |
| Months active | 219 | 61 |
| % white wins | 67% | 60% |
| % black wins | 59% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2231 | 2441 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 457 | 403 |
Best Win
Bakhtiyar Askarov
Mark Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bakhtiyar Askarov
Mark Smirnov