Ilia Smirin vs Boris Kantsler
Ilia Smirin (58, GM, ISR) and Boris Kantsler (64, GM, ISR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Smirin leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2562 and 2348, the Elo model gives Smirin a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2562 vs 2348 (Δ +214)
With Ilia Smirin as white
73% Ilia16% draw11% Boris
With Boris Kantsler as white
64% Ilia19% draw17% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilia Smirin | Boris Kantsler | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2562 | 2348 |
| Peak rating | 2702 · Jul 2001 | 2526 · Oct 2001 |
| Peak age | 33 | 39 |
| World rank now | #258 | #2,758 |
| World rank peak | #13 | #357 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #77 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,216 | 917 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 45% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2435 | 2336 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 85 | 211 |
Best Win
Ilia Smirin
Boris Kantsler
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilia Smirin
Boris Kantsler