Marsel Smirnov vs Ilya Mushkarev
Marsel Smirnov (20, RUS) and Ilya Mushkarev (20, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Mushkarev leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1556 and 1810, the Elo model gives Mushkarev a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1556 vs 1810 (Δ -254)
With Marsel Smirnov as white
16% Marsel12% draw72% Ilya
With Ilya Mushkarev as white
11% Marsel10% draw79% Ilya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marsel Smirnov | Ilya Mushkarev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1556 | 1810 |
| Peak rating | 1556 · Mar 2024 | 1810 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #133,668 | #72,141 |
| World rank peak | #109,042 | #60,481 |
| Federation rank now | #7,239 | #2,696 |
| Games (career, STD) | 130 | 244 |
| Months active | 122 | 120 |
| % white wins | 48% | 51% |
| % black wins | 36% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 20 |
Best Win
Marsel Smirnov
Ilya Mushkarev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marsel Smirnov
Ilya Mushkarev