Illarion Brikov vs Alexander Smirnov
Illarion Brikov (53, RUS) and Alexander Smirnov (41, IM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2337 and 2296, the Elo model gives Brikov a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2337 vs 2296 (Δ +41)
With Illarion Brikov as white
49% Illarion23% draw28% Alexander
With Alexander Smirnov as white
37% Illarion28% draw35% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Illarion Brikov | Alexander Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2337 | 2296 |
| Peak rating | 2441 · Jan 2003 | 2423 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 30 | 32 |
| World rank now | #3,407 | #4,142 |
| World rank peak | #1,166 | #1,732 |
| Federation rank now | #208 | #168 |
| Games (career, STD) | 370 | 431 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 43% | 66% |
| % black wins | 48% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Illarion Brikov
Alexander Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Illarion Brikov
Alexander Smirnov