Lawrence Kaufman vs Bryan Smith
Lawrence Kaufman (79, GM, USA) and Bryan Smith (46, GM, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Kaufman leads with 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at 40th Annual Eastern Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2202 and 2367, the Elo model gives Smith a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2202 vs 2367 (Δ -165)
With Lawrence Kaufman as white
22% Lawrence20% draw58% Bryan
With Bryan Smith as white
16% Lawrence17% draw68% Bryan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lawrence Kaufman | Bryan Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2202 | 2367+1 |
| Peak rating | 2424 · Jul 2001 | 2503 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 54 | 31 |
| World rank now | #8,044 | #2,301 |
| World rank peak | #1,441 | #772 |
| Federation rank now | #281 | #111 |
| Games (career, STD) | 595 | 1,343 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 45% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2328 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 108 |
Best Win
Lawrence Kaufman
Bryan Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lawrence Kaufman
Bryan Smith