Mark Smirnov vs Samir Syzdyk
Mark Smirnov (14, IM, KAZ) and Samir Syzdyk (16, CM, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 15 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 48 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2431 and 2256, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2431 vs 2256 (Δ +175)
With Mark Smirnov as white
69% Mark17% draw15% Samir
With Samir Syzdyk as white
59% Mark20% draw21% Samir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Smirnov | Samir Syzdyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2431+15 | 2256+66 |
| Peak rating | 2431 · May 2026 | 2256 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,225 | #5,582 |
| World rank peak | #1,225 | #5,582 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #65 |
| Games (career, STD) | 427 | 407 |
| Months active | 61 | 58 |
| % white wins | 60% | 52% |
| % black wins | 57% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2441 | 2165 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 403 | 356 |
Best Win
Mark Smirnov
Samir Syzdyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark Smirnov
Samir Syzdyk