Robert W Smith vs Michael V R Steadman
Robert W Smith (70, FM, NZL) and Michael V R Steadman (64, FM, NZL) have met 33 times in classical OTB. Steadman leads with 11 wins to 10, with 12 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at 131st New Zealand Chess Championship 2024 saw Steadman prevail. With current classical ratings of 2118 and 1982, the Elo model gives Smith a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2118 vs 1982 (Δ +136)
With Robert W Smith as white
65% Robert16% draw19% Michael
With Michael V R Steadman as white
55% Robert19% draw26% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2118 | 1982 |
| Peak rating | 2333 · Jan 2008 | 2309 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 52 | 48 |
| World rank now | #13,776 | #30,461 |
| World rank peak | #3,965 | #4,768 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 914 | 1,086 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 56% |
| % black wins | 48% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2050 | 1964 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 57 |
Best Win
Robert W Smith
Michael V R Steadman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert W Smith
Michael V R Steadman