James Dill vs Larry Ebbin
James Dill (80, BER) and Larry Ebbin (83, BER) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Dill leads with 10 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 9% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bermuda Championship 2010 saw Dill prevail. With current classical ratings of 1917 and 1687, the Elo model gives Dill a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1917 vs 1687 (Δ +230)
With James Dill as white
77% James11% draw12% Larry
With Larry Ebbin as white
69% James13% draw18% Larry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Dill | Larry Ebbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1917 | 1687 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · Jan 2001 | 1714 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 55 | 81 |
| World rank now | #51,973 | #114,397 |
| World rank peak | #15,918 | #50,584 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 161 | 183 |
| Months active | 217 | 192 |
| % white wins | 48% | 41% |
| % black wins | 49% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 630 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 13 |
Best Win
James Dill
Larry Ebbin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
James Dill
Larry Ebbin