Pavel Smirnov vs Alexander Khripachenko
Pavel Smirnov (44, GM, RUS) and Alexander Khripachenko (19, IM, FID) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2375, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2375 (Δ +100)
With Pavel Smirnov as white
58% Pavel21% draw21% Alexander
With Alexander Khripachenko as white
47% Pavel25% draw28% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2375 |
| Peak rating | 2645 · Jan 2005 | 2409 · Feb 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #778 | #2,131 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #1,587 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #61 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 820 |
| Months active | 220 | 119 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | 2329 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 323 | 263 |
Best Win
Pavel Smirnov
Alexander Khripachenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Smirnov
Alexander Khripachenko