Mikhail Shmarov vs Marsel Smirnov
Mikhail Shmarov (21, RUS) and Marsel Smirnov (20, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1784 and 1556, the Elo model gives Shmarov a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1784 vs 1556 (Δ +228)
With Mikhail Shmarov as white
77% Mikhail10% draw13% Marsel
With Marsel Smirnov as white
69% Mikhail12% draw19% Marsel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Shmarov | Marsel Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1784 | 1556 |
| Peak rating | 1797 · Dec 2017 | 1556 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 12 | 18 |
| World rank now | #78,956 | #133,668 |
| World rank peak | #63,279 | #109,042 |
| Federation rank now | #2,935 | #7,239 |
| Games (career, STD) | 213 | 130 |
| Months active | 119 | 122 |
| % white wins | 59% | 48% |
| % black wins | 45% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Shmarov
Marsel Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Shmarov
Marsel Smirnov