James P Jackson vs Steven A Jones
James P Jackson (35, IM, ENG) and Steven A Jones (34, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Jones leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2377 and 2235, the Elo model gives Jackson a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2377 vs 2235 (Δ +142)
With James P Jackson as white
65% James18% draw18% Steven
With Steven A Jones as white
54% James21% draw24% Steven
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James P Jackson | Steven A Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2377 | 2235 |
| Peak rating | 2408 · Sep 2022 | 2289 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 31 | 31 |
| World rank now | #2,094 | #6,466 |
| World rank peak | #1,772 | #4,447 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 785 | 993 |
| Months active | 189 | 184 |
| % white wins | 46% | 52% |
| % black wins | 43% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2381 | 2261 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 48 |
Best Win
James P Jackson
Steven A Jones
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 P Jackson
Steven A Jones