Justin Barend Wilken vs Matt Pon
Justin Barend Wilken (55, RSA) and Matt Pon (30, FM, RSA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Wilken leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1919 and 2178, the Elo model gives Pon a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1919 vs 2178 (Δ -259)
With Justin Barend Wilken as white
15% Justin14% draw71% Matt
With Matt Pon as white
10% Justin12% draw79% Matt
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Barend Wilken | Matt Pon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1919 | 2178 |
| Peak rating | 2072 · Jul 2006 | 2204 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 35 | 21 |
| World rank now | #43,586 | #9,223 |
| World rank peak | #25,975 | #7,761 |
| Federation rank now | #97 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 398 | 389 |
| Months active | 195 | 186 |
| % white wins | 52% | 47% |
| % black wins | 37% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1876 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 0 |
Best Win
Justin Barend Wilken
Matt Pon
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).
Justin Barend Wilken
Matt Pon