Mikhail Khmelev vs Timofey Smirnov
Mikhail Khmelev (26, RUS) and Timofey Smirnov (26, FM, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1898 and 2333, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1898 vs 2333 (Δ -435)
With Mikhail Khmelev as white
4% Mikhail9% draw86% Timofey
With Timofey Smirnov as white
2% Mikhail8% draw90% Timofey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Khmelev | Timofey Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1898 | 2333 |
| Peak rating | 2095 · Mar 2020 | 2421 · Aug 2022 |
| Peak age | 20 | 22 |
| World rank now | #48,654 | #3,101 |
| World rank peak | #15,838 | #1,554 |
| Federation rank now | #1,279 | #124 |
| Games (career, STD) | 862 | 850 |
| Months active | 173 | 173 |
| % white wins | 49% | 57% |
| % black wins | 42% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1889 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 330 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Khmelev
Timofey Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Khmelev
Timofey Smirnov