James Dinham vs Michael Simpson
James Dinham (23, RSA) and Michael Simpson (19, IM, RSA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Dinham leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2164 and 2161, the Elo model gives Dinham a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2164 vs 2161 (Δ +3)
With James Dinham as white
44% James24% draw33% Michael
With Michael Simpson as white
33% James24% draw43% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Dinham | Michael Simpson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2164-2 | 2161+1 |
| Peak rating | 2166 · Apr 2026 | 2229 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #10,296 | #10,499 |
| World rank peak | #10,210 | #6,544 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 370 | 447 |
| Months active | 109 | 87 |
| % white wins | 59% | 61% |
| % black wins | 53% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2166 | 2123 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 99 |
Best Win
James Dinham
Michael Simpson
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 Dinham
Michael Simpson