Jan Smeets vs Daniel Fridman
Jan Smeets (41, GM, NED) and Daniel Fridman (50, GM, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Fridman leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2564 and 2560, the Elo model gives Smeets a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2564 vs 2560 (Δ +4)
With Jan Smeets as white
42% Jan27% draw31% Daniel
With Daniel Fridman as white
32% Jan28% draw41% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Smeets | Daniel Fridman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2564 | 2560+4 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Jul 2010 | 2670 · Oct 2012 |
| Peak age | 25 | 36 |
| World rank now | #254 | #263 |
| World rank peak | #66 | #65 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 678 | 1,419 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 58% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2538 | 2530 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 89 | 304 |
Best Win
Jan Smeets
Daniel Fridman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Smeets
Daniel Fridman