Robert W Smith vs Michael V R Steadman
FM Robert W Smith (2100) · FM Michael V R Steadman (1982)
Robert W Smith and Michael V R Steadman have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Smith leads 4 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (5 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smith | Draws | Steadman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Steadman with White | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smith | Draws | Steadman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smith | Draws | Steadman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NZL Open 131st |
| Jan 2023 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 130th ch-NZL Open A |
| Oct 2019 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-South Island |
| Jul 2019 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | ch-Oceania & NZL Seniors |
| Apr 2019 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-North Island |
| Jan 2018 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NZL Open 125th |
| Sep 2017 | Michael V R Steadman | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-NZL Seniors |
| Sep 2014 | Michael V R Steadman | Robert W Smith | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | George Trundle Masters |
| Apr 2014 | Michael V R Steadman | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NZL Seniors |
| Jan 2014 | Michael V R Steadman | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 121st ch-NZL |
| Jan 2013 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NZL 120th |
| Sep 2012 | Michael V R Steadman | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | George Trundle IM |
| Jul 2011 | Michael V R Steadman | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | George Trundle IM |
| Jul 2010 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | George Trundle IM |
| Oct 2009 | Michael V R Steadman | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | George Trundle IM |
| Jan 2008 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-NZL 115th |
| Sep 2007 | Michael V R Steadman | Robert W Smith | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | George Trundle IM |
| Jan 2007 | Robert W Smith | Michael V R Steadman | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NZL 0607 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert W Smith and Michael V R Steadman?
In 18 recorded games, Robert W Smith has 4 wins, Michael V R Steadman has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Robert W Smith and Michael V R Steadman played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 2007 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Robert W Smith and Michael V R Steadman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (5 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.