Simon K Williams vs Stephen J Gordon
Simon K Williams (47, GM, ENG) and Stephen J Gordon (40, GM, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Williams leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2455 and 2429, the Elo model gives Williams a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2455 vs 2429 (Δ +26)
With Simon K Williams as white
46% Simon25% draw29% Stephen
With Stephen J Gordon as white
34% Simon29% draw37% Stephen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon K Williams | Stephen J Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2455+4 | 2429-22 |
| Peak rating | 2550 · Nov 2009 | 2556 · Sep 2012 |
| Peak age | 30 | 26 |
| World rank now | #963 | #1,252 |
| World rank peak | #363 | #389 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,049 | 673 |
| Months active | 219 | 211 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 49% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2434 | 2357 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 115 | 44 |
Best Win
Simon K Williams
Stephen J Gordon
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
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
Stephen J Gordon