Jon S Speelman vs Peter K Wells
Jon S Speelman (70, GM, ENG) and Peter K Wells (61, GM, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Wells leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2318, the Elo model gives Speelman a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2318 (Δ +171)
With Jon S Speelman as white
68% Jon17% draw15% Peter
With Peter K Wells as white
58% Jon21% draw21% Peter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jon S Speelman | Peter K Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489 | 2318 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2001 | 2529 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 45 | 40 |
| World rank now | #673 | #3,536 |
| World rank peak | #89 | #364 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #57 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 885 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 52% | 51% |
| % black wins | 39% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2556 | 1969 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 89 |
Best Win
Jon S Speelman
Peter K Wells
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
Peter K Wells