Michael Kethro vs Harry Press
Michael Kethro (27, FM, AUS) and Harry Press (28, AUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kethro leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2081 and 2173, the Elo model gives Press a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2081 vs 2173 (Δ -92)
With Michael Kethro as white
31% Michael22% draw47% Harry
With Harry Press as white
23% Michael19% draw58% Harry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Kethro | Harry Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2081 | 2173 |
| Peak rating | 2195 · Feb 2017 | 2173 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 27 |
| World rank now | #17,247 | #9,741 |
| World rank peak | #9,160 | #9,422 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 536 | 373 |
| Months active | 170 | 172 |
| % white wins | 49% | 60% |
| % black wins | 50% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2067 | 2289 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 60 | 29 |
Best Win
Michael Kethro
Harry Press
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
Harry Press