Sam E. Collins vs David Fitzsimons
Sam E. Collins (44, IM, IRL) and David Fitzsimons (35, IM, IRL) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Collins leads with 15 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at LCU Armstrong Cup 2022-3 Round 11 saw Collins prevail. With current classical ratings of 2459 and 2320, the Elo model gives Collins a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2459 vs 2320 (Δ +139)
With Sam E. Collins as white
64% Sam19% draw18% David
With David Fitzsimons as white
53% Sam22% draw24% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam E. Collins | David Fitzsimons | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2459-2 | 2320+3 |
| Peak rating | 2495 · Aug 2014 | 2416 · Jun 2015 |
| Peak age | 32 | 24 |
| World rank now | #925 | #3,485 |
| World rank peak | #811 | #1,822 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 867 | 983 |
| Months active | 219 | 196 |
| % white wins | 60% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 149 | 1838 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 12 | 81 |
Best Win
Sam E. Collins
David Fitzsimons
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam E. Collins
David Fitzsimons