Selvarattinam Genga Somupillai vs John McGann
Selvarattinam Genga Somupillai (76, ENG) and John McGann (66, ENG) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 14 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1617 and 1511, the Elo model gives Somupillai a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1617 vs 1511 (Δ +106)
With Selvarattinam Genga Somupillai as white
63% Selvarattinam13% draw24% John
With John McGann as white
52% Selvarattinam16% draw32% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Selvarattinam Genga Somupillai | John McGann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1617 | 1511 |
| Peak rating | 1780 · Jul 2009 | 1522 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 59 | 64 |
| World rank now | #132,687 | #180,467 |
| World rank peak | #49,451 | #114,773 |
| Federation rank now | #1,935 | #2,426 |
| Games (career, STD) | 119 | 141 |
| Months active | 186 | 119 |
| % white wins | 33% | 35% |
| % black wins | 31% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 576 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 20 |
Best Win
Selvarattinam Genga Somupillai
John McGann
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).
Selvarattinam Genga Somupillai
John McGann