Derek McCormack vs Ishan Kumar
Derek McCormack (45, SCO) and Ishan Kumar (18, SCO) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. McCormack leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1930 and 1754, the Elo model gives McCormack a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1930 vs 1754 (Δ +176)
With Derek McCormack as white
71% Derek13% draw16% Ishan
With Ishan Kumar as white
61% Derek16% draw23% Ishan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Derek McCormack | Ishan Kumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1930 | 1754 |
| Peak rating | 1973 · Jul 2025 | 1763 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 44 | 16 |
| World rank now | #41,007 | #89,043 |
| World rank peak | #30,990 | #82,619 |
| Federation rank now | #103 | #246 |
| Games (career, STD) | 208 | 104 |
| Months active | 120 | 91 |
| % white wins | 52% | 43% |
| % black wins | 45% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1711 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 135 | 15 |
Best Win
Derek McCormack
Ishan Kumar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Derek McCormack
Ishan Kumar