Paja Marko vs Declan Smith
Paja Marko (70, AUS) and Declan Smith (21, CM, AUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Smith leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1669 and 2003, the Elo model gives Smith a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1669 vs 2003 (Δ -334)
With Paja Marko as white
10% Paja11% draw80% Declan
With Declan Smith as white
6% Paja9% draw85% Declan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paja Marko | Declan Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1669 | 2003 |
| Peak rating | 1669 · Apr 2026 | 2089 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 70 | 20 |
| World rank now | #120,793 | #27,015 |
| World rank peak | #120,793 | #16,372 |
| Federation rank now | #857 | #132 |
| Games (career, STD) | 104 | 324 |
| Months active | 36 | 36 |
| % white wins | 41% | 67% |
| % black wins | 68% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 547 | 1714 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 114 |
Best Win
Paja Marko
Declan Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paja Marko
Declan Smith