Michael Brown vs Craig Hilby
Michael Brown (29, GM, USA) and Craig Hilby (26, IM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Brown leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2509 and 2414, the Elo model gives Brown a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2509 vs 2414 (Δ +95)
With Michael Brown as white
57% Michael21% draw21% Craig
With Craig Hilby as white
46% Michael26% draw29% Craig
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Brown | Craig Hilby | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2509 | 2414+6 |
| Peak rating | 2529 · Feb 2019 | 2454 · Sep 2020 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #696 | #1,447 |
| World rank peak | #557 | #1,163 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #79 |
| Games (career, STD) | 650 | 877 |
| Months active | 182 | 170 |
| % white wins | 49% | 45% |
| % black wins | 42% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2362 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 52 |
Best Win
Michael Brown
Craig Hilby
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Brown
Craig Hilby