Darren McKennis vs John Stephenson
Darren McKennis (20, CM, JAM) and John Stephenson (20, JAM) have met 10 times in classical OTB. McKennis leads with 7 wins to 1, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at National High School Chess Championship 2023-2024 - FINALS drew. With current classical ratings of 2040 and 1909, the Elo model gives McKennis a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2040 vs 1909 (Δ +131)
With Darren McKennis as white
64% Darren16% draw20% John
With John Stephenson as white
54% Darren19% draw27% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Darren McKennis | John Stephenson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2040 | 1909 |
| Peak rating | 2040 · Apr 2026 | 1909 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #21,936 | #45,946 |
| World rank peak | #21,935 | #45,946 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 330 | 301 |
| Months active | 109 | 96 |
| % white wins | 49% | 46% |
| % black wins | 44% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2191 | 1846 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 42 |
Best Win
Darren McKennis
John Stephenson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Darren McKennis
John Stephenson