Jay Bonin vs Chase Knowles
Jay Bonin (71, IM, USA) and Chase Knowles (32, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Bonin leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2079 and 1979, the Elo model gives Bonin a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2079 vs 1979 (Δ +100)
With Jay Bonin as white
60% Jay18% draw23% Chase
With Chase Knowles as white
49% Jay21% draw30% Chase
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jay Bonin | Chase Knowles | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2079 | 1979 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2002 | 2043 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 47 | 31 |
| World rank now | #17,424 | #30,974 |
| World rank peak | #1,517 | #20,806 |
| Federation rank now | #525 | #865 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,530 | 272 |
| Months active | 218 | 46 |
| % white wins | 54% | 52% |
| % black wins | 47% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1987 | 1976 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 57 |
Best Win
Jay Bonin
Chase Knowles
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).
Jay Bonin
Chase Knowles