Nikolay P. Kuznetsov vs Sergei Smirnov
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov (79, FM, RUS) and Sergei Smirnov (75, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 28 rapid/blitz games. Kuznetsov leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2094 and 1845, the Elo model gives Kuznetsov a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2094 vs 1845 (Δ +249)
With Nikolay P. Kuznetsov as white
78% Nikolay12% draw10% Sergei
With Sergei Smirnov as white
70% Nikolay14% draw16% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay P. Kuznetsov | Sergei Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2094 | 1845 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Jul 2002 | 1845 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 55 | 73 |
| World rank now | #15,707 | #68,321 |
| World rank peak | #2,119 | #68,272 |
| Federation rank now | #833 | #3,630 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 116 |
| Months active | 213 | 126 |
| % white wins | 56% | 44% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 38 |
Best Win
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov
Sergei Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
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
Sergei Smirnov