Max Illingworth vs Anton Smirnov
Max Illingworth (34, GM, AUS) and Anton Smirnov (25, GM, AUS) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Illingworth leads with 9 wins to 3, with 10 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2018 Gold Coast Open Premier saw Smirnov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2493 and 2586, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2493 vs 2586 (Δ -93)
With Max Illingworth as white
29% Max26% draw45% Anton
With Anton Smirnov as white
21% Max22% draw57% Anton
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Max Illingworth | Anton Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2493 | 2586 |
| Peak rating | 2525 · Jul 2018 | 2604 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 26 | 19 |
| World rank now | #850 | #236 |
| World rank peak | #588 | #204 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 905 | 945 |
| Months active | 202 | 185 |
| % white wins | 62% | 61% |
| % black wins | 53% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 38 |
Best Win
Max Illingworth
Anton Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Max Illingworth
Anton Smirnov