Nikita German vs Timofey Smirnov
Nikita German (25, RUS) and Timofey Smirnov (26, FM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2048 and 2333, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2048 vs 2333 (Δ -285)
With Nikita German as white
12% Nikita14% draw74% Timofey
With Timofey Smirnov as white
8% Nikita12% draw80% Timofey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita German | Timofey Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2048 | 2333 |
| Peak rating | 2261 · Oct 2017 | 2421 · Aug 2022 |
| Peak age | 16 | 22 |
| World rank now | #20,270 | #3,101 |
| World rank peak | #6,588 | #1,554 |
| Federation rank now | #648 | #124 |
| Games (career, STD) | 501 | 850 |
| Months active | 172 | 173 |
| % white wins | 43% | 57% |
| % black wins | 37% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 21 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikita German
Timofey Smirnov
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).
Nikita German
Timofey Smirnov