Simon K Williams vs David W L Howell
Simon K Williams (47, GM, ENG) and David W L Howell (36, GM, ENG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Howell leads with 7 wins to 1, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Caplin Hastings International Masters 2019 - 2020 saw Howell prevail. With current classical ratings of 2455 and 2665, the Elo model gives Howell a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2455 vs 2665 (Δ -210)
With Simon K Williams as white
17% Simon19% draw64% David
With David W L Howell as white
11% Simon16% draw72% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon K Williams | David W L Howell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2455 | 2665 |
| Peak rating | 2550 · Nov 2009 | 2712 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 30 | 25 |
| World rank now | #963 | #49 |
| World rank peak | #363 | #35 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,049 | 1,194 |
| Months active | 220 | 216 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2434 | 2564 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 115 | 2 |
Best Win
Simon K Williams
David W L Howell
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).
Simon K Williams
David W L Howell