Pavel Smirnov vs Dmitry Bocharov
Pavel Smirnov (44, GM, RUS) and Dmitry Bocharov (44, GM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Smirnov leads with 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Memorial D. S. Shcherbin - BLITZ Grand Prix of Russia 2024 saw Smirnov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2551, the Elo model gives Bocharov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2551 (Δ -76)
With Pavel Smirnov as white
31% Pavel27% draw42% Dmitry
With Dmitry Bocharov as white
23% Pavel23% draw54% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2645 · Jan 2005 | 2647 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 23 | 27 |
| World rank now | #778 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #77 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 1,358 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | 2559 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 323 | 109 |
Best Win
Pavel Smirnov
Dmitry Bocharov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Smirnov
Dmitry Bocharov