Kendrick Knowles vs Cecil Moncur
Kendrick Knowles (38, CM, BAH) and Cecil Moncur (58, FM, BAH) have met 29 times in classical OTB. Knowles leads with 12 wins to 10, with 7 draws — a 24% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bahamas National Chess Championship 2026 saw Moncur prevail. With current classical ratings of 1881 and 1875, the Elo model gives Knowles a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1881 vs 1875 (Δ +6)
With Kendrick Knowles as white
46% Kendrick21% draw34% Cecil
With Cecil Moncur as white
35% Kendrick21% draw44% Cecil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kendrick Knowles | Cecil Moncur | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1881 | 1875-17 |
| Peak rating | 1912 · Apr 2022 | 1908 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 34 | 49 |
| World rank now | #52,947 | #54,483 |
| World rank peak | #32,173 | #44,274 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 278 | 340 |
| Months active | 157 | 150 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1828 | 1772 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 33 |
Best Win
Kendrick Knowles
Cecil Moncur
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kendrick Knowles
Cecil Moncur