Derek McCormack vs Nicolas Skettos
Derek McCormack (45, SCO) and Nicolas Skettos (30, CYP) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. McCormack leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1930 and 1957, the Elo model gives Skettos a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1930 vs 1957 (Δ -27)
With Derek McCormack as white
40% Derek23% draw37% Nicolas
With Nicolas Skettos as white
31% Derek20% draw49% Nicolas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Derek McCormack | Nicolas Skettos | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1930+12 | 1957+5 |
| Peak rating | 1973 · Jul 2025 | 2017 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 44 | 28 |
| World rank now | #41,004 | #35,211 |
| World rank peak | #30,990 | #22,587 |
| Federation rank now | #102 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 208 | 608 |
| Months active | 119 | 142 |
| % white wins | 52% | 49% |
| % black wins | 45% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1711 | 1954 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 135 | 140 |
Best Win
Derek McCormack
Nicolas Skettos
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Derek McCormack
Nicolas Skettos