Chris G Ward vs John M Emms
Chris G Ward (58, GM, ENG) and John M Emms (59, GM, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Emms leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2379 and 2419, the Elo model gives Emms a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2379 vs 2419 (Δ -40)
With Chris G Ward as white
35% Chris29% draw36% John
With John M Emms as white
27% Chris24% draw49% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chris G Ward | John M Emms | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2379 | 2419 |
| Peak rating | 2531 · Jul 2003 | 2544 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 35 | 35 |
| World rank now | #2,136 | #1,372 |
| World rank peak | #332 | #274 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 211 | 299 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 44% |
| % black wins | 41% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2426 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 34 |
Best Win
Chris G Ward
John M Emms
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Chris G Ward
John M Emms