Declan Smith vs Kai Jie Soo
Declan Smith (21, CM, AUS) and Kai Jie Soo (28, FM, AUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Soo leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2003 and 2248, the Elo model gives Soo a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2003 vs 2248 (Δ -245)
With Declan Smith as white
15% Declan15% draw69% Kai
With Kai Jie Soo as white
10% Declan13% draw77% Kai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Declan Smith | Kai Jie Soo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2003 | 2248 |
| Peak rating | 2089 · Dec 2025 | 2309 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 28 |
| World rank now | #27,015 | #5,898 |
| World rank peak | #16,372 | #3,773 |
| Federation rank now | #132 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 324 | 750 |
| Months active | 36 | 176 |
| % white wins | 67% | 66% |
| % black wins | 54% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1714 | 2214 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 353 |
Best Win
Declan Smith
Kai Jie Soo
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).
Declan Smith
Kai Jie Soo