David J Howes vs Barry S Miles
David J Howes (78, ENG) and Barry S Miles (81, ENG) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Miles leads with 6 wins to 5, with 3 draws — a 21% draw rate. Their last meeting at Coulsdon Chess Dicky White Tournament September 2023 saw Miles prevail.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
No classical rating for one of the players.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David J Howes | Barry S Miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1563+1 | — |
| Peak rating | 1697 · Jul 2007 | 1665 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 59 | 65 |
| World rank now | #161,219 | #134,701 |
| World rank peak | #51,331 | #54,831 |
| Federation rank now | #2,330 | #1,795 |
| Games (career, STD) | 711 | 807 |
| Months active | 192 | 163 |
| % white wins | 33% | 45% |
| % black wins | 29% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1210 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 0 |
Best Win
David J Howes
Barry S Miles
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David J Howes
Barry S Miles