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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 -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 ShonazarovMark Smirnov
Current rating (STD)23022431+15
Peak rating2326 · Dec 20232431 · May 2026
Peak age1714
World rank now#4,034#1,225
World rank peak#3,356#1,225
Federation rank now#47#18
Games (career, STD)461427
Months active9561
% white wins65%60%
% black wins59%57%
TPR last 12m (STD)22572441
Activity 12m (games)563403

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

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