Bill Smythe vs David Franklin
Bill Smythe (83, USA) and David Franklin (58, USA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Franklin leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1673 and 1987, the Elo model gives Franklin a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1673 vs 1987 (Δ -314)
With Bill Smythe as white
11% Bill11% draw78% David
With David Franklin as white
7% Bill9% draw84% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bill Smythe | David Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1673 | 1987 |
| Peak rating | 1915 · Feb 2013 | 2025 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 70 | 46 |
| World rank now | #120,080 | #29,882 |
| World rank peak | #43,819 | #28,355 |
| Federation rank now | #3,598 | #770 |
| Games (career, STD) | 234 | 46 |
| Months active | 161 | 141 |
| % white wins | 31% | 74% |
| % black wins | 31% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Bill Smythe
David Franklin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bill Smythe
David Franklin