Darren McKennis vs Jaden Shaw
Darren McKennis (20, CM, JAM) and Jaden Shaw (19, FM, JAM) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Shaw leads the classical series 4–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2040 and 2098, the Elo model gives Shaw a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2040 vs 2098 (Δ -58)
With Darren McKennis as white
35% Darren24% draw41% Jaden
With Jaden Shaw as white
27% Darren20% draw53% Jaden
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Darren McKennis | Jaden Shaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2040 | 2098-19 |
| Peak rating | 2040 · Apr 2026 | 2146 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 18 |
| World rank now | #21,936 | #15,583 |
| World rank peak | #21,935 | #11,210 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 330 | 431 |
| Months active | 109 | 110 |
| % white wins | 49% | 56% |
| % black wins | 44% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2191 | 2061 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 70 |
Best Win
Darren McKennis
Jaden Shaw
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).
Darren McKennis
Jaden Shaw