Tim McEntee vs James Neal
Tim McEntee (61, USA) and James Neal (40, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Neal leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1931 and 2052, the Elo model gives Neal a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1931 vs 2052 (Δ -121)
With Tim McEntee as white
28% Tim19% draw52% James
With James Neal as white
21% Tim16% draw63% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tim McEntee | James Neal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1931 | 2052 |
| Peak rating | 2182 · Oct 2006 | 2174 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 41 | 31 |
| World rank now | #40,683 | #20,509 |
| World rank peak | #13,422 | #11,884 |
| Federation rank now | #1,129 | #592 |
| Games (career, STD) | 332 | 369 |
| Months active | 205 | 132 |
| % white wins | 51% | 53% |
| % black wins | 35% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1983 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 14 |
Best Win
Tim McEntee
James Neal
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).
Tim McEntee
James Neal