Ras Malaku Lorne vs Shreyas Smith
Ras Malaku Lorne (42, FM, JAM) and Shreyas Smith (30, FM, JAM) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Smith leads with 7 wins to 5, with 6 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Orjan Lindroth Memorial Chess Tournament 2023 - Open Section saw Smith prevail. With current classical ratings of 2038 and 2272, the Elo model gives Smith a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2038 vs 2272 (Δ -234)
With Ras Malaku Lorne as white
16% Ras16% draw68% Shreyas
With Shreyas Smith as white
11% Ras13% draw76% Shreyas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ras Malaku Lorne | Shreyas Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2038 | 2272 |
| Peak rating | 2176 · Jan 2018 | 2272 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 34 | 30 |
| World rank now | #21,702 | #4,997 |
| World rank peak | #11,881 | #4,990 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 335 | 757 |
| Months active | 206 | 171 |
| % white wins | 49% | 65% |
| % black wins | 49% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2232 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 74 |
Best Win
Ras Malaku Lorne
Shreyas Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ras Malaku Lorne
Shreyas Smith