Peter Gilruth vs James Madol Panchol
Peter Gilruth (73, KEN) and James Madol Panchol (31, SSD) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Panchol leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1977 and 1955, the Elo model gives Gilruth a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1977 vs 1955 (Δ +22)
With Peter Gilruth as white
48% Peter21% draw32% James
With James Madol Panchol as white
37% Peter23% draw40% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Gilruth | James Madol Panchol | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1977 | 1955+27 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Oct 2005 | 2073 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 52 | 30 |
| World rank now | #31,333 | #35,632 |
| World rank peak | #8,844 | #17,530 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 436 | 578 |
| Months active | 217 | 127 |
| % white wins | 60% | 71% |
| % black wins | 64% | 69% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1963 | 1890 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 235 |
Best Win
Peter Gilruth
James Madol Panchol
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Gilruth
James Madol Panchol