Vyacheslav Bolotov vs Yaroslav Smirnov
Vyacheslav Bolotov (21, RUS) and Yaroslav Smirnov (20, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Smirnov leads with 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championship Vologda region 2023 saw Smirnov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1806 and 1927, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1806 vs 1927 (Δ -121)
With Vyacheslav Bolotov as white
29% Vyacheslav18% draw53% Yaroslav
With Yaroslav Smirnov as white
21% Vyacheslav15% draw63% Yaroslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vyacheslav Bolotov | Yaroslav Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1806 | 1927 |
| Peak rating | 1827 · Mar 2024 | 1951 · Nov 2023 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #72,665 | #41,705 |
| World rank peak | #59,936 | #29,556 |
| Federation rank now | #1,826 | #1,134 |
| Games (career, STD) | 266 | 605 |
| Months active | 128 | 133 |
| % white wins | 48% | 54% |
| % black wins | 30% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1938 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 122 |
Best Win
Vyacheslav Bolotov
Yaroslav Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vyacheslav Bolotov
Yaroslav Smirnov