Keith C Arkell vs Simon K Williams
Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) and Simon K Williams (47, GM, ENG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Williams leads with 5 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Caplin Hastings International Masters 2019 - 2020 drew. With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2455, the Elo model gives Williams a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2455 (Δ -58)
With Keith C Arkell as white
33% Keith28% draw39% Simon
With Simon K Williams as white
25% Keith23% draw51% Simon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Keith C Arkell | Simon K Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397 | 2455 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Apr 2003 | 2550 · Nov 2009 |
| Peak age | 42 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #963 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #363 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,332 | 1,049 |
| Months active | 220 | 220 |
| % white wins | 62% | 57% |
| % black wins | 56% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2155 | 2434 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 115 |
Best Win
Keith C Arkell
Simon K Williams
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Keith C Arkell
Simon K Williams