Vasilij Ibraev vs Sergei Smirnov
Vasilij Ibraev (75, FM, RUS) and Sergei Smirnov (75, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Ibraev leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2112 and 1845, the Elo model gives Ibraev a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2112 vs 1845 (Δ +267)
With Vasilij Ibraev as white
79% Vasilij11% draw9% Sergei
With Sergei Smirnov as white
72% Vasilij13% draw14% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasilij Ibraev | Sergei Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2112 | 1845 |
| Peak rating | 2352 · Jul 2002 | 1845 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 51 | 73 |
| World rank now | #14,799 | #68,321 |
| World rank peak | #3,238 | #68,272 |
| Federation rank now | #811 | #3,630 |
| Games (career, STD) | 482 | 116 |
| Months active | 213 | 126 |
| % white wins | 59% | 44% |
| % black wins | 56% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 38 |
Best Win
Vasilij Ibraev
Sergei Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasilij Ibraev
Sergei Smirnov