Zong-Yuan Zhao vs Anton Smirnov
Zong-Yuan Zhao (40, GM, AUS) and Anton Smirnov (25, GM, AUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2415 and 2586, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2415 vs 2586 (Δ -171)
With Zong-Yuan Zhao as white
21% Zong-Yuan21% draw58% Anton
With Anton Smirnov as white
14% Zong-Yuan18% draw68% Anton
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zong-Yuan Zhao | Anton Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2415-17 | 2586 |
| Peak rating | 2592 · Mar 2010 | 2604 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 24 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,430 | #236 |
| World rank peak | #227 | #204 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 726 | 945 |
| Months active | 219 | 185 |
| % white wins | 63% | 61% |
| % black wins | 53% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 79 | 38 |
Best Win
Zong-Yuan Zhao
Anton Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zong-Yuan Zhao
Anton Smirnov