Sergey Smolin vs Stanislav Cherniavsky
Sergey Smolin (69, IM, UKR) and Stanislav Cherniavsky (25, UKR) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 37 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1967 and 1979, the Elo model gives Cherniavsky a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1967 vs 1979 (Δ -12)
With Sergey Smolin as white
42% Sergey23% draw35% Stanislav
With Stanislav Cherniavsky as white
33% Sergey21% draw46% Stanislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Smolin | Stanislav Cherniavsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1967 | 1979 |
| Peak rating | 2415 · Jan 2001 | 1979 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 44 | 23 |
| World rank now | #33,253 | #29,591 |
| World rank peak | #1,580 | #26,346 |
| Federation rank now | #412 | #439 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 13 |
| Months active | 219 | 67 |
| % white wins | 50% | 41% |
| % black wins | 43% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1909 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergey Smolin
Stanislav Cherniavsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Smolin
Stanislav Cherniavsky