Pavel Smirnov vs David Zakaryan
Pavel Smirnov (44, GM, RUS) and David Zakaryan (28, IM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 32 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 110 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2278, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2278 (Δ +197)
With Pavel Smirnov as white
71% Pavel16% draw13% David
With David Zakaryan as white
62% Pavel19% draw19% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Smirnov | David Zakaryan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2278+20 |
| Peak rating | 2645 · Jan 2005 | 2420 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 23 | 19 |
| World rank now | #778 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #1,788 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #205 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 1,233 |
| Months active | 219 | 181 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 47% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | 2244 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 323 | 301 |
Best Win
Pavel Smirnov
David Zakaryan
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).
Pavel Smirnov
David Zakaryan