Timofey Smirnov vs Oleg Bykov
Timofey Smirnov (26, FM, RUS) and Oleg Bykov (25, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2333 and 2376, the Elo model gives Bykov a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2333 vs 2376 (Δ -43)
With Timofey Smirnov as white
35% Timofey28% draw37% Oleg
With Oleg Bykov as white
27% Timofey23% draw49% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timofey Smirnov | Oleg Bykov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2333 | 2376 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Aug 2022 | 2411 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 22 | 17 |
| World rank now | #3,101 | #2,326 |
| World rank peak | #1,554 | #1,946 |
| Federation rank now | #124 | #125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 850 | 601 |
| Months active | 173 | 156 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 51% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Timofey Smirnov
Oleg Bykov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Timofey Smirnov
Oleg Bykov