Anton Smirnov vs Bobby Cheng
Anton Smirnov (25, GM, AUS) and Bobby Cheng (29, GM, AUS) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Smirnov leads with 6 wins to 3, with 7 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2021 O2C Doeberl Cup Premier drew. With current classical ratings of 2586 and 2571, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2586 vs 2571 (Δ +15)
With Anton Smirnov as white
44% Anton26% draw30% Bobby
With Bobby Cheng as white
33% Anton29% draw39% Bobby
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anton Smirnov | Bobby Cheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2586 | 2571 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2020 | 2596 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 27 |
| World rank now | #236 | #237 |
| World rank peak | #204 | #168 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 945 | 1,015 |
| Months active | 185 | 204 |
| % white wins | 61% | 60% |
| % black wins | 52% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2484 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 35 |
Best Win
Anton Smirnov
Bobby Cheng
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anton Smirnov
Bobby Cheng