Matt Pon vs Benjamin Vincent Hercules
Matt Pon (30, FM, RSA) and Benjamin Vincent Hercules (35, CM, RSA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2178 and 2092, the Elo model gives Pon a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2178 vs 2092 (Δ +86)
With Matt Pon as white
57% Matt19% draw24% Benjamin
With Benjamin Vincent Hercules as white
46% Matt23% draw31% Benjamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matt Pon | Benjamin Vincent Hercules | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2178 | 2092 |
| Peak rating | 2204 · Nov 2017 | 2209 · Nov 2019 |
| Peak age | 21 | 28 |
| World rank now | #9,223 | #16,135 |
| World rank peak | #7,761 | #8,998 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 389 | 447 |
| Months active | 186 | 190 |
| % white wins | 47% | 53% |
| % black wins | 31% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2092 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 22 |
Best Win
Matt Pon
Benjamin Vincent Hercules
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).
Matt Pon
Benjamin Vincent Hercules