Valerij Smirnov vs Vitaly Meribanov
Valerij Smirnov (73, IM, BLR) and Vitaly Meribanov (32, IM, BLR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Meribanov leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2175 and 2406, the Elo model gives Meribanov a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2175 vs 2406 (Δ -231)
With Valerij Smirnov as white
16% Valerij17% draw67% Vitaly
With Vitaly Meribanov as white
11% Valerij14% draw75% Vitaly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valerij Smirnov | Vitaly Meribanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2175 | 2406 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Jan 2002 | 2442 · Mar 2013 |
| Peak age | 49 | 19 |
| World rank now | #9,590 | #1,822 |
| World rank peak | #1,694 | #1,346 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 445 | 749 |
| Months active | 216 | 201 |
| % white wins | 50% | 53% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 0 |
Best Win
Valerij Smirnov
Vitaly Meribanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valerij Smirnov
Vitaly Meribanov