Ilia Smirin vs Evgeny Postny
Ilia Smirin (58, GM, ISR) and Evgeny Postny (45, GM, ISR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at Netanya International Chess Festival 2019 saw Smirin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2562 and 2528, the Elo model gives Smirin a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2562 vs 2528 (Δ +34)
With Ilia Smirin as white
47% Ilia25% draw28% Evgeny
With Evgeny Postny as white
35% Ilia30% draw35% Evgeny
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilia Smirin | Evgeny Postny | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2562 | 2528 |
| Peak rating | 2702 · Jul 2001 | 2674 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 33 | 27 |
| World rank now | #258 | #421 |
| World rank peak | #13 | #48 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,216 | 2,181 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 45% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2435 | 2498 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 85 | 290 |
Best Win
Ilia Smirin
Evgeny Postny
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilia Smirin
Evgeny Postny