George Wendi Xie vs Anton Smirnov
George Wendi Xie (41, IM, AUS) and Anton Smirnov (25, GM, AUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Xie leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2314 and 2586, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2314 vs 2586 (Δ -272)
With George Wendi Xie as white
12% George16% draw71% Anton
With Anton Smirnov as white
8% George14% draw79% Anton
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| George Wendi Xie | Anton Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2314 | 2586 |
| Peak rating | 2482 · May 2010 | 2604 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 25 | 19 |
| World rank now | #3,660 | #236 |
| World rank peak | #978 | #204 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 431 | 945 |
| Months active | 218 | 185 |
| % white wins | 70% | 61% |
| % black wins | 59% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2255 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 181 | 38 |
Best Win
George Wendi Xie
Anton Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
George Wendi Xie
Anton Smirnov