Nikolay P. Kuznetsov vs Mikhail Shmarov
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov (79, FM, RUS) and Mikhail Shmarov (21, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Kuznetsov leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2094 and 1784, the Elo model gives Kuznetsov a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2094 vs 1784 (Δ +310)
With Nikolay P. Kuznetsov as white
83% Nikolay10% draw7% Mikhail
With Mikhail Shmarov as white
77% Nikolay12% draw11% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay P. Kuznetsov | Mikhail Shmarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2094 | 1784 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Jul 2002 | 1797 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 55 | 12 |
| World rank now | #15,707 | #78,956 |
| World rank peak | #2,119 | #63,279 |
| Federation rank now | #833 | #2,935 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 213 |
| Months active | 213 | 119 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 41 |
Best Win
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov
Mikhail Shmarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov
Mikhail Shmarov