Timothy Taylor vs Michael Brown
Timothy Taylor (73, IM, USA) and Michael Brown (29, GM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Taylor leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2140 and 2509, the Elo model gives Brown a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2140 vs 2509 (Δ -369)
With Timothy Taylor as white
7% Timothy12% draw81% Michael
With Michael Brown as white
4% Timothy10% draw86% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timothy Taylor | Michael Brown | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2140 | 2509 |
| Peak rating | 2440 · Jan 2001 | 2529 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 48 | 22 |
| World rank now | #12,003 | #696 |
| World rank peak | #1,862 | #557 |
| Federation rank now | #383 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 662 | 650 |
| Months active | 217 | 183 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 41% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2144 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 0 |
Best Win
Timothy Taylor
Michael Brown
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Timothy Taylor
Michael Brown