Pavel Smirnov vs Nikita Afanasiev
Pavel Smirnov (44, GM, RUS) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 31 rapid/blitz games. Afanasiev leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2549, the Elo model gives Afanasiev 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 2549 (Δ -74)
With Pavel Smirnov as white
31% Pavel27% draw42% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
23% Pavel23% draw54% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Smirnov | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2645 · Jan 2005 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #778 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 219 | 178 |
| % white wins | 58% | 66% |
| % black wins | 47% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 301 | 570 |
Best Win
Pavel Smirnov
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Smirnov
Nikita Afanasiev