Bill Smythe vs Slawomir Borkowski
Bill Smythe (83, USA) and Slawomir Borkowski (61, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Smythe leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1673 and 1728, the Elo model gives Borkowski a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1673 vs 1728 (Δ -55)
With Bill Smythe as white
37% Bill20% draw43% Slawomir
With Slawomir Borkowski as white
29% Bill16% draw54% Slawomir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bill Smythe | Slawomir Borkowski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1673 | 1728 |
| Peak rating | 1915 · Feb 2013 | 1728 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 70 | 59 |
| World rank now | #120,080 | #93,847 |
| World rank peak | #43,819 | #77,052 |
| Federation rank now | #3,598 | #2,763 |
| Games (career, STD) | 234 | 82 |
| Months active | 161 | 123 |
| % white wins | 31% | 22% |
| % black wins | 31% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Bill Smythe
Slawomir Borkowski
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
Slawomir Borkowski