Timofey Smirnov vs Nikita Afanasiev
Timofey Smirnov (26, FM, RUS) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 27 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2333 and 2549, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2333 vs 2549 (Δ -216)
With Timofey Smirnov as white
17% Timofey19% draw65% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
11% Timofey16% draw73% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timofey Smirnov | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2333 | 2549 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Aug 2022 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,101 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #1,554 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #124 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 850 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 173 | 179 |
| % white wins | 57% | 66% |
| % black wins | 51% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 592 |
Best Win
Timofey Smirnov
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Timofey Smirnov
Nikita Afanasiev