David H. Cummings vs Michael Barron
David H. Cummings (65, IM, CAN) and Michael Barron (64, IM, CAN) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Cummings leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2233 and 2028, the Elo model gives Cummings a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2233 vs 2028 (Δ +205)
With David H. Cummings as white
73% David14% draw13% Michael
With Michael Barron as white
64% David17% draw19% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David H. Cummings | Michael Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2233 | 2028 |
| Peak rating | 2380 · Apr 2002 | 2267 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 41 | 46 |
| World rank now | #6,552 | #23,441 |
| World rank peak | #2,589 | #6,585 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #161 |
| Games (career, STD) | 524 | 514 |
| Months active | 218 | 204 |
| % white wins | 54% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2192 | 1737 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 63 |
Best Win
David H. Cummings
Michael Barron
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David H. Cummings
Michael Barron