John Delaney vs David Fitzsimons
John Delaney (64, FM, IRL) and David Fitzsimons (35, IM, IRL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Fitzsimons leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2054 and 2320, the Elo model gives Fitzsimons a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2054 vs 2320 (Δ -266)
With John Delaney as white
13% John15% draw72% David
With David Fitzsimons as white
9% John12% draw79% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Delaney | David Fitzsimons | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2054 | 2320 |
| Peak rating | 2265 · Jan 2001 | 2416 · Jun 2015 |
| Peak age | 39 | 24 |
| World rank now | #20,285 | #3,485 |
| World rank peak | #6,702 | #1,822 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 358 | 983 |
| Months active | 217 | 197 |
| % white wins | 49% | 55% |
| % black wins | 48% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1675 | 1838 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 81 |
Best Win
John Delaney
David Fitzsimons
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).
John Delaney
David Fitzsimons