Jay Bonin vs Robert Hess
Jay Bonin (71, IM, USA) and Robert Hess (35, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Hess leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2079 and 2591, the Elo model gives Hess a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2079 vs 2591 (Δ -512)
With Jay Bonin as white
2% Jay9% draw90% Robert
With Robert Hess as white
1% Jay7% draw92% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jay Bonin | Robert Hess | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2079 | 2591 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2002 | 2635 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 47 | 21 |
| World rank now | #17,424 | #263 |
| World rank peak | #1,517 | #126 |
| Federation rank now | #525 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,530 | 503 |
| Months active | 218 | 210 |
| % white wins | 54% | 54% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1987 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 0 |
Best Win
Jay Bonin
Robert Hess
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).
Jay Bonin
Robert Hess