James Dill vs Greg Ashby
James Dill (80, BER) and Greg Ashby (68, BER) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Dill leads the classical series 6–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1917 and 1803, the Elo model gives Dill a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1917 vs 1803 (Δ +114)
With James Dill as white
62% James16% draw22% Greg
With Greg Ashby as white
52% James18% draw30% Greg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Dill | Greg Ashby | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1917 | 1803 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · Jan 2001 | 1803 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 55 | 66 |
| World rank now | #51,973 | #71,158 |
| World rank peak | #15,918 | #55,007 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 161 | 106 |
| Months active | 217 | 184 |
| % white wins | 48% | 52% |
| % black wins | 49% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 800 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 1 |
Best Win
James Dill
Greg Ashby
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).
James Dill
Greg Ashby