Yury A. Krasnov vs Alexander Smirnov
Yury A. Krasnov (74, FM, RUS) and Alexander Smirnov (41, IM, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 23 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2212 and 2296, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2212 vs 2296 (Δ -84)
With Yury A. Krasnov as white
31% Yury24% draw45% Alexander
With Alexander Smirnov as white
23% Yury20% draw56% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yury A. Krasnov | Alexander Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2212 | 2296 |
| Peak rating | 2453 · Jul 2002 | 2423 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 50 | 32 |
| World rank now | #7,366 | #4,142 |
| World rank peak | #950 | #1,732 |
| Federation rank now | #305 | #168 |
| Games (career, STD) | 429 | 431 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 66% |
| % black wins | 50% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Yury A. Krasnov
Alexander Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yury A. Krasnov
Alexander Smirnov