Yersultan Ikhsan vs Mark Smirnov
Yersultan Ikhsan (14, KAZ) and Mark Smirnov (14, IM, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 16 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1852 and 2431, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1852 vs 2431 (Δ -579)
With Yersultan Ikhsan as white
1% Yersultan7% draw92% Mark
With Mark Smirnov as white
0% Yersultan6% draw94% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yersultan Ikhsan | Mark Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1852 | 2431 |
| Peak rating | 1853 · Mar 2024 | 2431 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 12 | 14 |
| World rank now | #58,037 | #1,225 |
| World rank peak | #57,155 | #1,225 |
| Federation rank now | #270 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 117 | 427 |
| Months active | 82 | 62 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 54% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2441 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 403 |
Best Win
Yersultan Ikhsan
Mark Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yersultan Ikhsan
Mark Smirnov