Mark Smith vs Balahari Bharat Kumar
Mark Smith (45, ENG) and Balahari Bharat Kumar (17, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Bharat Kumar leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1989 and 1995, the Elo model gives Bharat Kumar a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1989 vs 1995 (Δ -6)
With Mark Smith as white
43% Mark22% draw35% Balahari
With Balahari Bharat Kumar as white
33% Mark22% draw45% Balahari
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Smith | Balahari Bharat Kumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1989 | 1995 |
| Peak rating | 2000 · Apr 2026 | 2094 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 45 | 16 |
| World rank now | #29,257 | #28,266 |
| World rank peak | #26,955 | #15,616 |
| Federation rank now | #460 | #449 |
| Games (career, STD) | 200 | 336 |
| Months active | 84 | 56 |
| % white wins | 45% | 44% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2038 | 2025 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 101 |
Best Win
Mark Smith
Balahari Bharat Kumar
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).
Mark Smith
Balahari Bharat Kumar