Roman Farafonov vs Sergei Smirnov
Roman Farafonov (23, RUS) and Sergei Smirnov (75, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1711 and 1845, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1711 vs 1845 (Δ -134)
With Roman Farafonov as white
28% Roman17% draw55% Sergei
With Sergei Smirnov as white
20% Roman14% draw66% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roman Farafonov | Sergei Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1711 | 1845 |
| Peak rating | 1711 · Mar 2024 | 1845 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 73 |
| World rank now | #106,358 | #68,321 |
| World rank peak | #106,098 | #68,272 |
| Federation rank now | #5,719 | #3,630 |
| Games (career, STD) | 98 | 116 |
| Months active | 119 | 126 |
| % white wins | 38% | 44% |
| % black wins | 30% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 38 |
Best Win
Roman Farafonov
Sergei Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roman Farafonov
Sergei Smirnov