Pavel Smirnov vs Denis Khismatullin
Pavel Smirnov (44, GM, RUS) and Denis Khismatullin (42, GM, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Khismatullin leads with 7 wins to 4, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at VIII Memorial A.Litvinov - 2025 tournament A saw Smirnov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2513, the Elo model gives Khismatullin a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2513 (Δ -38)
With Pavel Smirnov as white
35% Pavel30% draw36% Denis
With Denis Khismatullin as white
27% Pavel25% draw48% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Smirnov | Denis Khismatullin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2513 |
| Peak rating | 2645 · Jan 2005 | 2714 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 23 | 30 |
| World rank now | #778 | #504 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #33 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 1,188 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 47% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | 2407 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 312 | 126 |
Best Win
Pavel Smirnov
Denis Khismatullin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Smirnov
Denis Khismatullin