Pavel Smirnov vs Pavel Maletin
Pavel Smirnov (44, GM, RUS) and Pavel Maletin (40, GM, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2562, the Elo model gives Maletin a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2562 (Δ -87)
With Pavel Smirnov as white
29% Pavel26% draw44% Pavel
With Pavel Maletin as white
22% Pavel22% draw56% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Smirnov | Pavel Maletin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2562 |
| Peak rating | 2645 · Jan 2005 | 2636 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 23 | 24 |
| World rank now | #778 | #286 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #112 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 792 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 58% | 56% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 323 | 0 |
Best Win
Pavel Smirnov
Pavel Maletin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Smirnov
Pavel Maletin