Stephen J Solomon vs David C Smerdon
Stephen J Solomon (63, IM, AUS) and David C Smerdon (42, GM, AUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2171 and 2476, the Elo model gives Smerdon a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2171 vs 2476 (Δ -305)
With Stephen J Solomon as white
10% Stephen14% draw75% David
With David C Smerdon as white
6% Stephen12% draw82% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2171-1 | 2476 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2008 | 2533 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 45 | 32 |
| World rank now | #9,844 | #771 |
| World rank peak | #955 | #477 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,166 | 619 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 60% | 61% |
| % black wins | 54% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2080 | 2200 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 52 |
Best Win
Stephen J Solomon
David C Smerdon
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stephen J Solomon
David C Smerdon