John M Emms vs Peter K Wells
John M Emms (59, GM, ENG) and Peter K Wells (61, GM, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Wells leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2419 and 2318, the Elo model gives Emms a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 2318 (Δ +101)
With John M Emms as white
58% John20% draw21% Peter
With Peter K Wells as white
47% John24% draw28% Peter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John M Emms | Peter K Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419 | 2318 |
| Peak rating | 2544 · Jul 2002 | 2529 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 35 | 40 |
| World rank now | #1,372 | #3,536 |
| World rank peak | #274 | #364 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #57 |
| Games (career, STD) | 299 | 885 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 44% | 51% |
| % black wins | 43% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2426 | 1959 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 34 | 88 |
Best Win
John M Emms
Peter K Wells
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
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
Peter K Wells