Elton Joseph vs Byron Small
Elton Joseph (39, CM, BAH) and Byron Small (60, CM, BAH) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Joseph leads with 5 wins to 4, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Old Fort Bay Invitational 2018 saw Small prevail. With current classical ratings of 1870 and 1837, the Elo model gives Joseph a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1870 vs 1837 (Δ +33)
With Elton Joseph as white
50% Elton19% draw31% Byron
With Byron Small as white
39% Elton22% draw39% Byron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Elton Joseph | Byron Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1870 | 1837-1 |
| Peak rating | 1921 · Oct 2006 | 1853 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 58 |
| World rank now | #63,120 | #65,133 |
| World rank peak | #40,442 | #46,184 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 140 | 237 |
| Months active | 194 | 194 |
| % white wins | 47% | 54% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 16 |
Best Win
Elton Joseph
Byron Small
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).
Elton Joseph
Byron Small