Konstantin Zhitnikov vs Sergei Smirnov
Konstantin Zhitnikov (25, FM, RUS) and Sergei Smirnov (75, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2271 and 1845, the Elo model gives Zhitnikov a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2271 vs 1845 (Δ +426)
With Konstantin Zhitnikov as white
89% Konstantin8% draw3% Sergei
With Sergei Smirnov as white
86% Konstantin9% draw5% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Konstantin Zhitnikov | Sergei Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2271 | 1845 |
| Peak rating | 2311 · Oct 2016 | 1845 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 15 | 73 |
| World rank now | #5,981 | #68,321 |
| World rank peak | #4,550 | #68,272 |
| Federation rank now | #444 | #3,630 |
| Games (career, STD) | 403 | 116 |
| Months active | 158 | 126 |
| % white wins | 70% | 44% |
| % black wins | 65% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 84 | 38 |
Best Win
Konstantin Zhitnikov
Sergei Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Konstantin Zhitnikov
Sergei Smirnov