Chapell Whyms vs Kendrick Knowles
Chapell Whyms (57, CM, BAH) and Kendrick Knowles (38, CM, BAH) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Knowles leads with 11 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Orjan Lindroth Memorial Chess Tournament 2024 - Open Section drew. With current classical ratings of 1686 and 1881, the Elo model gives Knowles a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1686 vs 1881 (Δ -195)
With Chapell Whyms as white
21% Chapell14% draw64% Kendrick
With Kendrick Knowles as white
15% Chapell12% draw73% Kendrick
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chapell Whyms | Kendrick Knowles | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1686 | 1881 |
| Peak rating | 1726 · Mar 2024 | 1912 · Apr 2022 |
| Peak age | 55 | 34 |
| World rank now | #112,252 | #52,947 |
| World rank peak | #55,891 | #32,173 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 296 | 278 |
| Months active | 185 | 157 |
| % white wins | 42% | 51% |
| % black wins | 34% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1828 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 32 |
Best Win
Chapell Whyms
Kendrick Knowles
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Chapell Whyms
Kendrick Knowles