Bill Smythe vs SE Henderson
Bill Smythe (83, USA) and SE Henderson (81, USA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Henderson leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1673 and 1597, the Elo model gives Smythe a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1673 vs 1597 (Δ +76)
With Bill Smythe as white
58% Bill15% draw27% SE
With SE Henderson as white
47% Bill18% draw35% SE
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bill Smythe | SE Henderson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1673 | 1597 |
| Peak rating | 1915 · Feb 2013 | 1778 · Oct 2014 |
| Peak age | 70 | 69 |
| World rank now | #120,080 | #135,290 |
| World rank peak | #43,819 | #62,423 |
| Federation rank now | #3,598 | #3,896 |
| Games (career, STD) | 234 | 188 |
| Months active | 161 | 141 |
| % white wins | 31% | 34% |
| % black wins | 31% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Bill Smythe
SE Henderson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bill Smythe
SE Henderson