Ilia Smirin vs Tamir Nabaty
Ilia Smirin (58, GM, ISR) and Tamir Nabaty (35, GM, ISR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Israel National Cup 2021 saw Nabaty prevail. With current classical ratings of 2562 and 2613, the Elo model gives Nabaty a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2562 vs 2613 (Δ -51)
With Ilia Smirin as white
33% Ilia29% draw38% Tamir
With Tamir Nabaty as white
26% Ilia24% draw50% Tamir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilia Smirin | Tamir Nabaty | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2562 | 2613 |
| Peak rating | 2702 · Jul 2001 | 2697 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 33 | 28 |
| World rank now | #258 | #129 |
| World rank peak | #13 | #46 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,216 | 1,314 |
| Months active | 217 | 201 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 45% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2435 | 2195 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 85 | 13 |
Best Win
Ilia Smirin
Tamir Nabaty
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilia Smirin
Tamir Nabaty