Byron Small vs Ken Gibson
Byron Small (60, CM, BAH) and Ken Gibson (55, BAH) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Gibson leads the classical series 5–3 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1837 and 1861, the Elo model gives Gibson a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1837 vs 1861 (Δ -24)
With Byron Small as white
41% Byron22% draw38% Ken
With Ken Gibson as white
32% Byron19% draw49% Ken
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Byron Small | Ken Gibson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1837-1 | 1861 |
| Peak rating | 1853 · Mar 2024 | 1911 · Jan 2010 |
| Peak age | 58 | 39 |
| World rank now | #65,133 | #67,966 |
| World rank peak | #46,184 | #39,093 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 237 | 95 |
| Months active | 194 | 192 |
| % white wins | 54% | 65% |
| % black wins | 51% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1556 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 0 |
Best Win
Byron Small
Ken Gibson
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).
Byron Small
Ken Gibson