Jay Bonin vs James Black
Jay Bonin (71, IM, USA) and James Black (28, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Bonin leads the classical series 4–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2079 and 2114, the Elo model gives Black a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2079 vs 2114 (Δ -35)
With Jay Bonin as white
37% Jay25% draw37% James
With James Black as white
29% Jay21% draw49% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jay Bonin | James Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2079 | 2114 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2002 | 2201 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 47 | 14 |
| World rank now | #17,424 | #14,127 |
| World rank peak | #1,517 | #10,491 |
| Federation rank now | #525 | #434 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,530 | 362 |
| Months active | 218 | 177 |
| % white wins | 54% | 42% |
| % black wins | 47% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1987 | 2088 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 4 |
Best Win
Jay Bonin
James Black
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jay Bonin
James Black