Valerij Smirnov vs Evgeniy Podolchenko
Valerij Smirnov (73, IM, BLR) and Evgeniy Podolchenko (38, GM, BLR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Podolchenko leads with 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Cup RTSOP 2016 12 Rapid saw Smirnov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2175 and 2281, the Elo model gives Podolchenko a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2175 vs 2281 (Δ -106)
With Valerij Smirnov as white
29% Valerij23% draw49% Evgeniy
With Evgeniy Podolchenko as white
21% Valerij19% draw60% Evgeniy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valerij Smirnov | Evgeniy Podolchenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2175 | 2281 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Jan 2002 | 2523 · May 2010 |
| Peak age | 49 | 22 |
| World rank now | #9,591 | #4,680 |
| World rank peak | #1,694 | #606 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 445 | 969 |
| Months active | 217 | 205 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 49% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | 2304 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 189 |
Best Win
Valerij Smirnov
Evgeniy Podolchenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valerij Smirnov
Evgeniy Podolchenko