Marina Smirnova vs Lilia Kurbatskaya
Marina Smirnova (25, RUS) and Lilia Kurbatskaya (27, WFM, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Smirnova leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1845 and 1903, the Elo model gives Kurbatskaya a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1845 vs 1903 (Δ -58)
With Marina Smirnova as white
36% Marina21% draw43% Lilia
With Lilia Kurbatskaya as white
28% Marina18% draw54% Lilia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marina Smirnova | Lilia Kurbatskaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1845 | 1903 |
| Peak rating | 1845 · Mar 2024 | 2102 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 23 | 17 |
| World rank now | #62,812 | #45,041 |
| World rank peak | #53,262 | #18,874 |
| Federation rank now | #2,369 | #1,321 |
| Games (career, STD) | 233 | 438 |
| Months active | 151 | 168 |
| % white wins | 46% | 46% |
| % black wins | 34% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 11 |
Best Win
Marina Smirnova
Lilia Kurbatskaya
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marina Smirnova
Lilia Kurbatskaya