Ekaterina Smirnova vs Baira Kovanova
Ekaterina Smirnova (30, WIM, FID) and Baira Kovanova (39, WGM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Smirnova leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2078 and 2301, the Elo model gives Kovanova a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2078 vs 2301 (Δ -223)
With Ekaterina Smirnova as white
17% Ekaterina17% draw66% Baira
With Baira Kovanova as white
12% Ekaterina14% draw75% Baira
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ekaterina Smirnova | Baira Kovanova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2078 | 2301 |
| Peak rating | 2282 · Oct 2020 | 2408 · Sep 2009 |
| Peak age | 24 | 22 |
| World rank now | #17,521 | #4,053 |
| World rank peak | #4,899 | #1,926 |
| Federation rank now | #187 | #176 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,046 | 1,017 |
| Months active | 189 | 219 |
| % white wins | 42% | 52% |
| % black wins | 40% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2094 | 2123 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 299 | 87 |
Best Win
Ekaterina Smirnova
Baira Kovanova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ekaterina Smirnova
Baira Kovanova