David C Smerdon vs Zong-Yuan Zhao
David C Smerdon (42, GM, AUS) and Zong-Yuan Zhao (40, GM, AUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Zhao leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2476 and 2415, the Elo model gives Smerdon a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2476 vs 2415 (Δ +61)
With David C Smerdon as white
52% David23% draw25% Zong-Yuan
With Zong-Yuan Zhao as white
40% David28% draw32% Zong-Yuan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David C Smerdon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2476 | 2415-17 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Nov 2016 | 2592 · Mar 2010 |
| Peak age | 32 | 24 |
| World rank now | #771 | #1,430 |
| World rank peak | #477 | #227 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 619 | 726 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 61% | 63% |
| % black wins | 51% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2200 | 2316 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 52 | 79 |
Best Win
David C Smerdon
Zong-Yuan Zhao
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).
David C Smerdon
Zong-Yuan Zhao