David Ellis vs Ihsan Ferozkohi
David Ellis (86, AUS) and Ihsan Ferozkohi (38, AUS) have met 42 times in classical OTB. Ferozkohi leads with 33 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 14% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 Robert Pilgrim Open Rounds 3-6 saw Ferozkohi prevail. With current classical ratings of 1858 and 2133, the Elo model gives Ferozkohi a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1858 vs 2133 (Δ -275)
With David Ellis as white
13% David13% draw73% Ihsan
With Ihsan Ferozkohi as white
9% David11% draw80% Ihsan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Ellis | Ihsan Ferozkohi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1858 | 2133 |
| Peak rating | 2092 · Apr 2005 | 2278 · Jul 2021 |
| Peak age | 65 | 33 |
| World rank now | #59,138 | #12,235 |
| World rank peak | #26,961 | #5,399 |
| Federation rank now | #319 | #56 |
| Games (career, STD) | 525 | 603 |
| Months active | 201 | 193 |
| % white wins | 43% | 72% |
| % black wins | 37% | 71% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 464 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 0 |
Best Win
David Ellis
Ihsan Ferozkohi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Ellis
Ihsan Ferozkohi