David J Howes vs Keith Selby
David J Howes (78, ENG) and Keith Selby (90, ENG) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Howes leads with 3 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess Cub Autumn 2024 - November saw Howes prevail. With current classical ratings of 1563 and 1454, the Elo model gives Howes a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1563 vs 1454 (Δ +109)
With David J Howes as white
63% David13% draw24% Keith
With Keith Selby as white
53% David15% draw32% Keith
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David J Howes | Keith Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1563+1 | 1454 |
| Peak rating | 1697 · Jul 2007 | 1633 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 59 | 73 |
| World rank now | #161,219 | #196,698 |
| World rank peak | #51,331 | #56,051 |
| Federation rank now | #2,330 | #2,442 |
| Games (career, STD) | 711 | 500 |
| Months active | 192 | 184 |
| % white wins | 33% | 34% |
| % black wins | 29% | 27% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1210 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 0 |
Best Win
David J Howes
Keith Selby
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
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
Keith Selby