Jack James vs Oliver Picken
Jack James (28, CM, NZL) and Oliver Picken (23, CM, NZL) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. James leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2050 and 1860, the Elo model gives James a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2050 vs 1860 (Δ +190)
With Jack James as white
72% Jack13% draw15% Oliver
With Oliver Picken as white
63% Jack16% draw21% Oliver
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jack James | Oliver Picken | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2050 | 1860 |
| Peak rating | 2064 · Nov 2017 | 1878 · Jul 2017 |
| Peak age | 19 | 14 |
| World rank now | #22,917 | #60,575 |
| World rank peak | #22,711 | #49,732 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #106 |
| Games (career, STD) | 204 | 241 |
| Months active | 166 | 142 |
| % white wins | 55% | 60% |
| % black wins | 60% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Jack James
Oliver Picken
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).
Jack James
Oliver Picken