Anton Smirnov vs Clive Ng
Anton Smirnov (25, GM, AUS) and Clive Ng (34, FM, AUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Smirnov leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2586 and 2014, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2586 vs 2014 (Δ +572)
With Anton Smirnov as white
94% Anton6% draw0% Clive
With Clive Ng as white
92% Anton7% draw1% Clive
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anton Smirnov | Clive Ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2586 | 2014 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2020 | 2113 · Dec 2020 |
| Peak age | 19 | 28 |
| World rank now | #236 | #25,380 |
| World rank peak | #204 | #14,427 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #116 |
| Games (career, STD) | 945 | 525 |
| Months active | 185 | 174 |
| % white wins | 61% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2084 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 24 |
Best Win
Anton Smirnov
Clive Ng
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).
Anton Smirnov
Clive Ng