Patrick Cook vs Declan Smith
Patrick Cook (68, AUS) and Declan Smith (21, CM, AUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Smith leads the classical series 7–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1638 and 2003, the Elo model gives Smith a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1638 vs 2003 (Δ -365)
With Patrick Cook as white
8% Patrick10% draw82% Declan
With Declan Smith as white
5% Patrick8% draw87% Declan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Patrick Cook | Declan Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1638 | 2003 |
| Peak rating | 1698 · Jun 2025 | 2089 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 67 | 20 |
| World rank now | #132,127 | #27,015 |
| World rank peak | #67,090 | #16,372 |
| Federation rank now | #988 | #132 |
| Games (career, STD) | 238 | 324 |
| Months active | 168 | 36 |
| % white wins | 32% | 67% |
| % black wins | 34% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 442 | 1714 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 114 |
Best Win
Patrick Cook
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).
Patrick Cook
Declan Smith