Stephen C V Prior vs Thomas Villiers
Stephen C V Prior (44, ENG) and Thomas Villiers (34, CM, ENG) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Villiers leads with 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Central London Chess Congress 2022 Open saw Prior prevail. With current classical ratings of 1994 and 2210, the Elo model gives Villiers a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1994 vs 2210 (Δ -216)
With Stephen C V Prior as white
18% Stephen16% draw66% Thomas
With Thomas Villiers as white
12% Stephen14% draw74% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stephen C V Prior | Thomas Villiers | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1994 | 2210 |
| Peak rating | 2100 · Feb 2017 | 2258 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 35 | 34 |
| World rank now | #28,425 | #7,630 |
| World rank peak | #16,572 | #5,512 |
| Federation rank now | #451 | #115 |
| Games (career, STD) | 661 | 949 |
| Months active | 173 | 162 |
| % white wins | 53% | 53% |
| % black wins | 50% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1945 | 2205 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 5 | 99 |
Best Win
Stephen C V Prior
Thomas Villiers
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).
Stephen C V Prior
Thomas Villiers