James West vs John Brendel
James West (75, USA) and John Brendel (80, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. West leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1949 and 1680, the Elo model gives West a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1949 vs 1680 (Δ +269)
With James West as white
80% James10% draw10% John
With John Brendel as white
73% James12% draw15% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James West | John Brendel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1949 | 1680 |
| Peak rating | 2230 · Jan 2003 | 1838 · Sep 2015 |
| Peak age | 52 | 69 |
| World rank now | #33,026 | #116,881 |
| World rank peak | #10,365 | #55,873 |
| Federation rank now | #861 | #3,528 |
| Games (career, STD) | 523 | 586 |
| Months active | 218 | 150 |
| % white wins | 39% | 35% |
| % black wins | 40% | 23% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1492 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 53 |
Best Win
James West
John Brendel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
James West
John Brendel