Victor Mikhalevski vs Ilia Smirin
Victor Mikhalevski (54, GM, ISR) and Ilia Smirin (58, GM, ISR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Smirin leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2487 and 2562, the Elo model gives Smirin a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2487 vs 2562 (Δ -75)
With Victor Mikhalevski as white
31% Victor27% draw42% Ilia
With Ilia Smirin as white
23% Victor23% draw54% Ilia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victor Mikhalevski | Ilia Smirin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2487 | 2562 |
| Peak rating | 2632 · Jan 2008 | 2702 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 36 | 33 |
| World rank now | #691 | #258 |
| World rank peak | #92 | #13 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,685 | 1,216 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 49% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2498 | 2435 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 160 | 85 |
Best Win
Victor Mikhalevski
Ilia Smirin
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).
Victor Mikhalevski
Ilia Smirin