Orash Shonazarov vs Mark Smirnov
Orash Shonazarov (20, FM, KAZ) and Mark Smirnov (14, IM, KAZ) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Shonazarov leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2302 and 2431, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2302 vs 2431 (Δ -129)
With Orash Shonazarov as white
25% Orash23% draw52% Mark
With Mark Smirnov as white
19% Orash19% draw62% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Orash Shonazarov | Mark Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2302 | 2431+15 |
| Peak rating | 2326 · Dec 2023 | 2431 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 14 |
| World rank now | #4,034 | #1,225 |
| World rank peak | #3,356 | #1,225 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 461 | 427 |
| Months active | 95 | 61 |
| % white wins | 65% | 60% |
| % black wins | 59% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2257 | 2441 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 563 | 403 |
Best Win
Orash Shonazarov
Mark Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Orash Shonazarov
Mark Smirnov