Mikhail Shmarov vs Maksim Volkov
Mikhail Shmarov (21, RUS) and Maksim Volkov (18, FM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Volkov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1784 and 2430, the Elo model gives Volkov a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1784 vs 2430 (Δ -646)
With Mikhail Shmarov as white
0% Mikhail6% draw94% Maksim
With Maksim Volkov as white
0% Mikhail5% draw95% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Shmarov | Maksim Volkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1784 | 2430 |
| Peak rating | 1797 · Dec 2017 | 2430 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 12 | 18 |
| World rank now | #78,956 | #1,241 |
| World rank peak | #63,279 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #2,935 | #66 |
| Games (career, STD) | 213 | 739 |
| Months active | 119 | 127 |
| % white wins | 59% | 64% |
| % black wins | 45% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2429 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 165 |
Best Win
Mikhail Shmarov
Maksim Volkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Shmarov
Maksim Volkov