James Dill vs Louis Gal
James Dill (80, BER) and Louis Gal (81, BER) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Dill leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1917 and 1826, the Elo model gives Dill a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1917 vs 1826 (Δ +91)
With James Dill as white
59% James17% draw24% Louis
With Louis Gal as white
48% James20% draw32% Louis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Dill | Louis Gal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1917 | 1826 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · Jan 2001 | 1826 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 55 | 79 |
| World rank now | #51,973 | #66,280 |
| World rank peak | #15,918 | #51,930 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 161 | 101 |
| Months active | 217 | 188 |
| % white wins | 48% | 40% |
| % black wins | 49% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
James Dill
Louis Gal
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).
James Dill
Louis Gal