Michael Simpson vs Dante M Beukes
Michael Simpson (19, IM, RSA) and Dante M Beukes (23, IM, NAM) have met 3 times in classical OTB. Beukes leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2161 and 2288, the Elo model gives Beukes a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2161 vs 2288 (Δ -127)
With Michael Simpson as white
26% Michael21% draw52% Dante
With Dante M Beukes as white
19% Michael18% draw63% Dante
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Simpson | Dante M Beukes | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2161+1 | 2288 |
| Peak rating | 2229 · Aug 2025 | 2299 · Oct 2022 |
| Peak age | 18 | 19 |
| World rank now | #10,499 | #4,461 |
| World rank peak | #6,544 | #4,402 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 447 | 630 |
| Months active | 87 | 125 |
| % white wins | 61% | 50% |
| % black wins | 52% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2123 | 2178 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 85 |
Best Win
Michael Simpson
Dante M Beukes
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (3)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Simpson
Dante M Beukes