Jon S Speelman vs David W L Howell
Jon S Speelman (70, GM, ENG) and David W L Howell (36, GM, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Howell leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2665, the Elo model gives Howell a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2665 (Δ -176)
With Jon S Speelman as white
20% Jon21% draw59% David
With David W L Howell as white
14% Jon18% draw68% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jon S Speelman | David W L Howell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489 | 2665 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2001 | 2712 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 45 | 25 |
| World rank now | #673 | #49 |
| World rank peak | #89 | #35 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 1,194 |
| Months active | 219 | 215 |
| % white wins | 52% | 56% |
| % black wins | 39% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2556 | 2564 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 2 |
Best Win
Jon S Speelman
David W L Howell
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).
Jon S Speelman
David W L Howell