Paul Brooks vs Shreyas Smith
Paul Brooks (37, CM, JAM) and Shreyas Smith (30, FM, JAM) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Smith leads with 13 wins to 5, with 2 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at National Championship 2026 saw Smith prevail. With current classical ratings of 1918 and 2272, the Elo model gives Smith a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1918 vs 2272 (Δ -354)
With Paul Brooks as white
8% Paul11% draw81% Shreyas
With Shreyas Smith as white
5% Paul10% draw86% Shreyas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Brooks | Shreyas Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1918 | 2272 |
| Peak rating | 2009 · Mar 2018 | 2272 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 30 |
| World rank now | #43,815 | #4,997 |
| World rank peak | #28,792 | #4,990 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 350 | 757 |
| Months active | 173 | 170 |
| % white wins | 44% | 65% |
| % black wins | 42% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1922 | 2232 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 74 |
Best Win
Paul Brooks
Shreyas Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Brooks
Shreyas Smith