Michael Kethro vs Frederick Litchfield
Michael Kethro (27, FM, AUS) and Frederick Litchfield (29, FM, AUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Litchfield leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2081 and 2145, the Elo model gives Litchfield a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2081 vs 2145 (Δ -64)
With Michael Kethro as white
34% Michael24% draw42% Frederick
With Frederick Litchfield as white
26% Michael20% draw54% Frederick
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Kethro | Frederick Litchfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2081 | 2145 |
| Peak rating | 2195 · Feb 2017 | 2211 · Feb 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 27 |
| World rank now | #17,247 | #11,628 |
| World rank peak | #9,160 | #7,343 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #54 |
| Games (career, STD) | 536 | 373 |
| Months active | 170 | 157 |
| % white wins | 49% | 68% |
| % black wins | 50% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2067 | 2069 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 60 | 51 |
Best Win
Michael Kethro
Frederick Litchfield
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Kethro
Frederick Litchfield