Ben Hague vs Robert W Smith
Ben Hague (53, FM, NZL) and Robert W Smith (70, FM, NZL) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Hague leads with 8 wins to 1, with 11 draws — a 55% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bob Wade Masters drew. With current classical ratings of 2336 and 2118, the Elo model gives Hague a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2336 vs 2118 (Δ +218)
With Ben Hague as white
74% Ben14% draw12% Robert
With Robert W Smith as white
66% Ben17% draw17% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Hague | Robert W Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2336 | 2118 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Nov 2018 | 2333 · Jan 2008 |
| Peak age | 45 | 52 |
| World rank now | #3,058 | #13,776 |
| World rank peak | #1,946 | #3,965 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 532 | 914 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 66% | 50% |
| % black wins | 60% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2050 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 63 |
Best Win
Ben Hague
Robert W Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ben Hague
Robert W Smith