Benjamin Finegold vs Seth Homa
Benjamin Finegold (57, GM, USA) and Seth Homa (38, FM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Finegold leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2365 and 2273, the Elo model gives Finegold a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2365 vs 2273 (Δ +92)
With Benjamin Finegold as white
57% Benjamin20% draw22% Seth
With Seth Homa as white
46% Benjamin24% draw30% Seth
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Finegold | Seth Homa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2365 | 2273 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Jan 2006 | 2383 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 37 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,367 | #4,967 |
| World rank peak | #240 | #2,472 |
| Federation rank now | #118 | #204 |
| Games (career, STD) | 558 | 903 |
| Months active | 217 | 190 |
| % white wins | 50% | 49% |
| % black wins | 43% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2242 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 22 |
Best Win
Benjamin Finegold
Seth Homa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Finegold
Seth Homa