Stephen Brady vs David Fitzsimons
Stephen Brady (57, FM, IRL) and David Fitzsimons (35, IM, IRL) have met 24 times in classical OTB. Fitzsimons leads with 8 wins to 7, with 9 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Div 1 Armstrong 2024-2025 Rounds 3-4 drew. With current classical ratings of 2266 and 2320, the Elo model gives Fitzsimons a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2266 vs 2320 (Δ -54)
With Stephen Brady as white
34% Stephen26% draw40% David
With David Fitzsimons as white
26% Stephen22% draw51% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stephen Brady | David Fitzsimons | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2266+12 | 2320+3 |
| Peak rating | 2397 · May 2012 | 2416 · Jun 2015 |
| Peak age | 43 | 24 |
| World rank now | #5,216 | #3,485 |
| World rank peak | #2,209 | #1,822 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 457 | 983 |
| Months active | 217 | 196 |
| % white wins | 50% | 55% |
| % black wins | 51% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 703 | 1838 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 26 | 81 |
Best Win
Stephen Brady
David Fitzsimons
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stephen Brady
David Fitzsimons