Herman C. Van Riemsdijk vs Robert W Smith
Herman C. Van Riemsdijk (78, IM, BRA) and Robert W Smith (70, FM, NZL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Smith leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2237 and 2118, the Elo model gives Van Riemsdijk a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2237 vs 2118 (Δ +119)
With Herman C. Van Riemsdijk as white
62% Herman18% draw20% Robert
With Robert W Smith as white
51% Herman21% draw27% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | Robert W Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2237 | 2118 |
| Peak rating | 2429 · Apr 2007 | 2333 · Jan 2008 |
| Peak age | 59 | 52 |
| World rank now | #6,381 | #13,776 |
| World rank peak | #1,502 | #3,965 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 759 | 914 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 54% | 50% |
| % black wins | 46% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2041 | 2060 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 65 |
Best Win
Herman C. Van Riemsdijk
Robert W Smith
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).
Herman C. Van Riemsdijk
Robert W Smith