Sami Lill vs Don Dacres
Sami Lill (50, CM, BER) and Don Dacres (55, CM, BER) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Lill leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1887 and 1852, the Elo model gives Lill a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1887 vs 1852 (Δ +35)
With Sami Lill as white
50% Sami19% draw31% Don
With Don Dacres as white
39% Sami23% draw39% Don
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sami Lill | Don Dacres | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1887 | 1852 |
| Peak rating | 1902 · Mar 2024 | 1865 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 48 | 53 |
| World rank now | #51,373 | #60,771 |
| World rank peak | #40,362 | #53,692 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 159 | 151 |
| Months active | 199 | 119 |
| % white wins | 70% | 59% |
| % black wins | 63% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1786 | 1522 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 28 |
Best Win
Sami Lill
Don Dacres
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).
Sami Lill
Don Dacres