Sergei Smirnov vs Danil Novoselov
Sergei Smirnov (75, RUS) and Danil Novoselov (21, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Novoselov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1845 and 1804, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1845 vs 1804 (Δ +41)
With Sergei Smirnov as white
52% Sergei18% draw30% Danil
With Danil Novoselov as white
40% Sergei22% draw38% Danil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergei Smirnov | Danil Novoselov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1845 | 1804 |
| Peak rating | 1845 · Mar 2024 | 1862 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 73 | 12 |
| World rank now | #68,321 | #75,146 |
| World rank peak | #68,272 | #52,357 |
| Federation rank now | #3,630 | #3,631 |
| Games (career, STD) | 116 | 236 |
| Months active | 126 | 131 |
| % white wins | 44% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergei Smirnov
Danil Novoselov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergei Smirnov
Danil Novoselov