Shemilah James vs Sean Yearwood
Shemilah James (23, WCM, TTO) and Sean Yearwood (23, CM, TTO) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Yearwood leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1758 and 1839, the Elo model gives Yearwood a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1758 vs 1839 (Δ -81)
With Shemilah James as white
34% Shemilah19% draw47% Sean
With Sean Yearwood as white
26% Shemilah16% draw58% Sean
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shemilah James | Sean Yearwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1758+1 | 1839 |
| Peak rating | 1785 · Nov 2025 | 1855 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 22 | 16 |
| World rank now | #89,741 | #60,954 |
| World rank peak | #71,561 | #49,982 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 379 | 326 |
| Months active | 139 | 144 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 43% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1509 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 0 |
Best Win
Shemilah James
Sean Yearwood
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shemilah James
Sean Yearwood