Byron Small vs Chapell Whyms
Byron Small (60, CM, BAH) and Chapell Whyms (57, CM, BAH) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Whyms leads with 6 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at Orjan Lindroth Memorial Chess Tournament 2024 - Open Section drew. With current classical ratings of 1837 and 1686, the Elo model gives Small a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1837 vs 1686 (Δ +151)
With Byron Small as white
68% Byron13% draw19% Chapell
With Chapell Whyms as white
58% Byron16% draw26% Chapell
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Byron Small | Chapell Whyms | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1837-1 | 1686 |
| Peak rating | 1853 · Mar 2024 | 1726 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 58 | 55 |
| World rank now | #65,133 | #112,252 |
| World rank peak | #46,184 | #55,891 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 237 | 296 |
| Months active | 194 | 185 |
| % white wins | 54% | 42% |
| % black wins | 51% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1556 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 0 |
Best Win
Byron Small
Chapell Whyms
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Byron Small
Chapell Whyms