Franklyn Gibson vs Byron Small
Franklyn Gibson (59, BAH) and Byron Small (60, CM, BAH) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Gibson leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1900 and 1837, the Elo model gives Gibson a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1900 vs 1837 (Δ +63)
With Franklyn Gibson as white
55% Franklyn18% draw27% Byron
With Byron Small as white
43% Franklyn21% draw35% Byron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Franklyn Gibson | Byron Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1900-1 | 1837-1 |
| Peak rating | 1987 · Mar 2016 | 1853 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 49 | 58 |
| World rank now | #48,164 | #65,133 |
| World rank peak | #33,491 | #46,184 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 86 | 237 |
| Months active | 194 | 194 |
| % white wins | 48% | 54% |
| % black wins | 63% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1512 | 1556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 16 |
Best Win
Franklyn Gibson
Byron Small
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Franklyn Gibson
Byron Small