Stephen J Solomon vs David C Smerdon
IM Stephen J Solomon (2171) · GM David C Smerdon (2460)
Stephen J Solomon and David C Smerdon have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Jan 2015. Solomon leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Solomon | Draws | Smerdon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Smerdon with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Solomon | Draws | Smerdon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Solomon | Draws | Smerdon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Australian Open |
| Apr 2010 | David C Smerdon | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Sydney Open |
| Jun 2009 | David C Smerdon | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Oceania zt |
| Apr 2007 | David C Smerdon | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 45th Doeberl Cup |
| Jan 2006 | Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-AUS |
| Mar 2005 | Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 39th Begonia Open |
| Jun 2004 | Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-Victoria Open |
| Apr 2003 | Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 41st Doeberl Cup |
| Jan 2003 | Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Australian Open |
| Apr 2001 | Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 39th Doeberl Cup |
| Jan 2000 | David C Smerdon | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-AUS |
| Apr 1999 | David C Smerdon | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Oceania zt |
| Jan 1998 | Stephen J Solomon | David C Smerdon | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Hervey Bay Whale Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Stephen J Solomon and David C Smerdon?
In 13 recorded games, Stephen J Solomon has 3 wins, David C Smerdon has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Stephen J Solomon and David C Smerdon played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Jan 2015.
What openings do Stephen J Solomon and David C Smerdon play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.