Konstantin Bespalov vs Alexander Smirnov
Konstantin Bespalov (45, RUS) and Alexander Smirnov (41, IM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 21 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 49 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2200 and 2296, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2200 vs 2296 (Δ -96)
With Konstantin Bespalov as white
30% Konstantin23% draw47% Alexander
With Alexander Smirnov as white
22% Konstantin20% draw58% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Konstantin Bespalov | Alexander Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2200 | 2296 |
| Peak rating | 2258 · Jan 2015 | 2423 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 34 | 32 |
| World rank now | #7,958 | #4,142 |
| World rank peak | #6,681 | #1,732 |
| Federation rank now | #326 | #168 |
| Games (career, STD) | 74 | 431 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 70% | 66% |
| % black wins | 64% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Konstantin Bespalov
Alexander Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Konstantin Bespalov
Alexander Smirnov