James West vs George Berg
James West (75, USA) and George Berg (75, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. West leads with 3 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 55% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2016 Marshall November FIDE Weekend drew. With current classical ratings of 1949 and 1901, the Elo model gives West a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1949 vs 1901 (Δ +48)
With James West as white
52% James19% draw29% George
With George Berg as white
41% James23% draw37% George
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James West | George Berg | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1949 | 1901 |
| Peak rating | 2230 · Jan 2003 | 2258 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 52 | 50 |
| World rank now | #33,026 | #47,895 |
| World rank peak | #10,365 | #7,995 |
| Federation rank now | #861 | #1,309 |
| Games (career, STD) | 523 | 1,833 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 43% |
| % black wins | 40% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1766 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 228 |
Best Win
James West
George Berg
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 West
George Berg