Ryan Blackwood vs Shreyas Smith
Ryan Blackwood (41, CAY) and Shreyas Smith (30, FM, JAM) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Smith leads the classical series 6–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1952 and 2272, the Elo model gives Smith a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1952 vs 2272 (Δ -320)
With Ryan Blackwood as white
10% Ryan13% draw77% Shreyas
With Shreyas Smith as white
6% Ryan11% draw83% Shreyas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryan Blackwood | Shreyas Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1952 | 2272 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Apr 2014 | 2272 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 30 |
| World rank now | #36,261 | #4,997 |
| World rank peak | #31,119 | #4,990 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 122 | 757 |
| Months active | 181 | 170 |
| % white wins | 56% | 65% |
| % black wins | 52% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1975 | 2232 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 74 |
Best Win
Ryan Blackwood
Shreyas Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ryan Blackwood
Shreyas Smith