James Dill vs Kennedy Simmons
James Dill (80, BER) and Kennedy Simmons (60, BER) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Dill leads the classical series 8–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1917 and 1693, the Elo model gives Dill a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1917 vs 1693 (Δ +224)
With James Dill as white
76% James11% draw13% Kennedy
With Kennedy Simmons as white
68% James14% draw18% Kennedy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Dill | Kennedy Simmons | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1917 | 1693 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · Jan 2001 | 1693 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 55 | 58 |
| World rank now | #51,973 | #110,754 |
| World rank peak | #15,918 | #51,970 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 161 | 135 |
| Months active | 217 | 190 |
| % white wins | 48% | 33% |
| % black wins | 49% | 21% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
James Dill
Kennedy Simmons
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
Kennedy Simmons