David C Smerdon vs Puchen Wang
David C Smerdon (42, GM, AUS) and Puchen Wang (36, IM, NZL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Smerdon leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2476 and 2455, the Elo model gives Smerdon a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2476 vs 2455 (Δ +21)
With David C Smerdon as white
45% David26% draw29% Puchen
With Puchen Wang as white
34% David29% draw38% Puchen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David C Smerdon | Puchen Wang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2476 | 2455 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Nov 2016 | 2478 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 32 | 20 |
| World rank now | #771 | #1,154 |
| World rank peak | #477 | #936 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 619 | 428 |
| Months active | 217 | 208 |
| % white wins | 61% | 51% |
| % black wins | 51% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2200 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 52 | 0 |
Best Win
David C Smerdon
Puchen Wang
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).
David C Smerdon
Puchen Wang