John M Emms vs David J Eggleston
John M Emms (59, GM, ENG) and David J Eggleston (39, IM, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Eggleston leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2419 and 2347, the Elo model gives Emms a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 2347 (Δ +72)
With John M Emms as white
54% John22% draw24% David
With David J Eggleston as white
42% John26% draw32% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John M Emms | David J Eggleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419 | 2347 |
| Peak rating | 2544 · Jul 2002 | 2434 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 35 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,372 | #2,783 |
| World rank peak | #274 | #1,480 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #43 |
| Games (career, STD) | 299 | 1,365 |
| Months active | 217 | 208 |
| % white wins | 44% | 50% |
| % black wins | 43% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2426 | 2347 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 34 | 26 |
Best Win
John M Emms
David J Eggleston
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).
John M Emms
David J Eggleston