Pavel Smirnov vs Zaur Tekeyev
Pavel Smirnov (44, GM, RUS) and Zaur Tekeyev (31, IM, FID) have never met in classical OTB, but played 29 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 80 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2432, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2432 (Δ +43)
With Pavel Smirnov as white
49% Pavel24% draw27% Zaur
With Zaur Tekeyev as white
37% Pavel29% draw34% Zaur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Smirnov | Zaur Tekeyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2432 |
| Peak rating | 2645 · Jan 2005 | 2432 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 31 |
| World rank now | #778 | #1,211 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #1,210 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 496 |
| Months active | 219 | 189 |
| % white wins | 58% | 65% |
| % black wins | 47% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2323 | 2123 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 323 | 220 |
Best Win
Pavel Smirnov
Zaur Tekeyev
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
Zaur Tekeyev