Timofey Smirnov vs Evgeny Kambur
Timofey Smirnov (26, FM, RUS) and Evgeny Kambur (23, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 21 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 153 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2333 and 2058, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2333 vs 2058 (Δ +275)
With Timofey Smirnov as white
80% Timofey12% draw8% Evgeny
With Evgeny Kambur as white
73% Timofey15% draw13% Evgeny
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timofey Smirnov | Evgeny Kambur | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2333 | 2058 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Aug 2022 | 2078 · Feb 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,101 | #19,772 |
| World rank peak | #1,554 | #16,866 |
| Federation rank now | #124 | #661 |
| Games (career, STD) | 850 | 244 |
| Months active | 173 | 140 |
| % white wins | 57% | 66% |
| % black wins | 51% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 509 |
Best Win
Timofey Smirnov
Evgeny Kambur
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Timofey Smirnov
Evgeny Kambur