ENG · 32 yrs · K=20 · Peak 2274 (Apr 2018)
Best performance: 2400 at 4NCL 2013-14 Rounds 9-11(Best of 2014)
NOV26 Rating
2211
Live Rating
2211.0
Change
0.0
Games Played
0
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Official classical rating by month
| List | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 2211 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 2211 | 0 |
Form · Classical
From 158 classical games on record, the latest on May 6, 2024.
No rated standard games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 9-11May 4, 2024 – May 6, 2024TPR 2239 | 1/3 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 147 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2010–2024
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM H James Plaskett, Nov 2011 · 4NCL | , 2480 |
| 2, | FM Peter J Sowray, Mar 2018 · 2018/19 4NCL Div 1 Rounds 7-8 | , 2384 |
| 3, | IM Melkior Cotonnec, Aug 2014 · Championnat de France 2014 - Accession | , 2372 |
| 4, | IM David J Eggleston, Aug 2013 · British Championship 2013 | , 2363 |
| 5, | IM Dietmar Kolbus, Jul 2012 · British Championship 2012 | , 2321 |
| 6, | FM Julien Favarel, Aug 2016 · Championnat de France 2016 - Accession | , 2303 |
| 6, | IM Andrew P Horton, May 2015 · 4NCL 2014-15 Rounds 9-11 | , 2303 |
| 8, | IM Ilyass Msellek, Aug 2016 · Championnat de France 2016 - Accession | , 2302 |
| 9, | IM Yannick Kambrath, Aug 2014 · Championnat de France 2014 - Accession | , 2288 |
| 10, | FM Dr. Jan-Peter Schmidt, May 2013 · 4NCL 2012-13 | , 2269 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Mircea-Emilian Parligras, Highest-rated meeting: May 2024 · 2023-24 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 9-11 | , 0/1 | , 2560 |
| 2, | GM Robin Van Kampen, Highest-rated meeting: Nov 2011 · 4NCL | , 0/1 | , 2558 |
| 3, | GM Jean-Pierre Le Roux, Highest-rated meeting: Feb 2019 · 2018/19 4NCL Div 1 Rounds 5 - 6 | , 0/1 | , 2536 |
| 4, | GM Daniel W Gormally, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2013 · British Championship 2013 | , 0/2 | , 2496 |
| 5, | GM Antoaneta Stefanova, Highest-rated meeting: May 2014 · 4NCL 2013-14 Rounds 9-11 | , ½/1 | , 2490 |
| 6, | IM Richard J D Palliser, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2012 · British Championship 2012 | , ½/1 | , 2482 |
| 7, | GM Simon K Williams, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2013 · British Championship 2013 | , ½/1 | , 2481 |
| 8, | GM H James Plaskett, Highest-rated meeting: Nov 2011 · 4NCL | , 1/1 | , 2480 |
| 9, | IM Jerzy Slaby, Highest-rated meeting: Mar 2013 · 4NCL 2012-13 | , 0/1 | , 2476 |
| 10, | GM John M Emms, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2013 · British Championship 2013 | , ½/2 | , 2469 |
Openings · Classical
From the moves of 80 of 158 classical games on record.
As WhiteOpens 1.d4 in 42 of 45 games.
As BlackMeets 1.e4 with 1...e6, and 1.d4 with 1...Nf6.
All openings (6 as White, 4 as Black)
| Openings in White games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 50% |
| Slav Defense | 7 | 29% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 60% |
| Dutch Defense | 4 | 63% |
| King's Indian Defense | 3 | 50% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 33% |
13 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Against 1.e4: 1...e6 in 15.
Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 in 9.
Against 1.c4: 1...c5 in 4.
| Openings in Black games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 16 | 56% |
| English Opening | 8 | 25% |
| Indian Defense | 3 | 33% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 33% |
5 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2364 | 2239 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 2294 | 2054 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2½ | 2256 | 2256 |
| 2021 | 2 | ½ | 2337 | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2217 | 2217 |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2208 | 2121 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2338 | 2338 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4½ | 2159 | 2202 |
| 2016 | 13 | 7 | 2286 | 2315 |
| 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2085 | 2210 |
| 2014 | 22 | 12 | 2254 | 2290 |
| 2013 | 20 | 9 | 2274 | 2238 |
| 2011 | 25 | 11½ | 2175 | 2146 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2106 | 2106 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- May 2024Teamfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 1/3Opp avg 2364Start 2211
- Apr – May 2023Teamfederation sourceBest of 2023Score 1/3Opp avg 2190Start 2224
- Apr – May 2022Teamfederation sourceBest of 2022Score 1/3Opp avg 2276Start 2240
- Mar 2022Teamfederation sourceScore 1½/2Opp avg 2228Start 2230
- Nov 2021Teamfederation sourceScore ½/2Opp avg 2337Start 2235
- Feb – Mar 2020Teamfederation sourceScore 1½/2Opp avg 2194Start 2230
- 2023-24 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 9-11 · May 2024 · 1/3
- 2022/23 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 9-11 · Apr – May 2023 · 1/3
- 2022/23 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 3-4 · Jan 2023 · 0/2
- 2021/22 4NCL Division 1 & 2 Rounds 7-9 · Apr – May 2022 · 1/3
- 2021/22 4NCL Division 1 & 2 Rounds 5-6 · Mar 2022 · 1½/2
- 2021/22 4NCL Division 1 & 2 Rounds 1-2 · Nov 2021 · ½/2
- 2019/20 4NCL Div 2 Rounds 1 - 2 · Feb – Mar 2020 · 1½/2
- 2019/20 4NCL Div 1 Rounds 5 - 6 · Feb 2020 · 1/2
- 2019/20 4NCL Div 2 Rounds 3 - 4 · Jan 2020 · ½/2
- 2019 Open County Championship Final: F · Jul 2019 · ½/1
- 2018/19 4NCL Div 3 North Rounds 9 - 11 · May 2019 · 2/3
- 2018/19 4NCL Div 1 Rounds 5 - 6 · Feb 2019 · 0/2
- 2018/19 4NCL Div 1 Rounds 3 - 4 · Jan 2019 · ½/2
- 2018/19 4NCL Div 1 Rounds 9-11 · May 2018 · 1/3
- 2018/19 4NCL Div 1 Rounds 7-8 · Mar 2018 · 1/1
- North East League 2019-20 Final: Yorkshire v Lancashire · Jun 2017 · ½/1
- 2016/17 4NCL Division 2 Rounds 9-11 · Apr – May 2017 · 1½/2
- 2016/17 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 9-11 · Apr – May 2017 · ½/1
- 2016/17 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 7-8 · Mar 2017 · 1/2
- 2016/17 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 5-6 · Feb 2017 · 1/1
- 2016/17 4NCL Division 2 Rounds 5-6 · Feb 2017 · 0/1
- Championnat de France 2016 - Accession · Aug 2016 · 4½/9
- 4NCL Division 1 WE 4 · Mar 2016 · 1½/2
- 4NCL Division 1 WE 3 · Feb 2016 · ½/1
- 4NCL Division 1 WE 2 · Jan 2016 · ½/1
- 4NCL 2014-15 Rounds 9-11 · May 2015 · 3/3
- 4NCL 2014-15 Rounds 7-8 (Div 1 & 2) · Mar 2015 · 1/2
- 4NCL 2014-15 Rounds 5-6 · Feb 2015 · 0/2
- 4NCL 2014-15 Rounds 3-4 · Jan 2015 · 2/2
- 4NCL 2014-15 Rounds 1-2 · Nov 2014 · 1½/2
- Championnat de France 2014 - Accession · Aug 2014 · 6/11
- 4NCL 2013-14 Rounds 9-11 · May 2014 · 2/3
- 4NCL 2013-14 Rounds 7-8 · Mar 2014 · 1/2
- 4NCL 2013-14 Rounds 5-6 · Feb 2014 · 1/2
- 4NCL 2013-14 Rounds 3-4 · Jan 2014 · ½/2
- 4NCL 2013-14 Rounds 1-2 · Nov 2013 · 0/1
- British Championship 2013 · Jul – Aug 2013 · 6½/11
- 4NCL 2012-13 · Nov 2012 – May 2013 · 4½/11
- British Championship 2012 · Jul – Aug 2012 · 5½/11
- 4NCL · Nov 2011 · 4/9
- British Championship - Major Open 2011 · Jul – Aug 2011 · 7½/11
- Glorney Cup 2011 · Jul 2011 · 4½/6
- 4NCL 2011 · Nov 2010 – May 2011 · 4/11
- Four Nations Chess League (4NCL) · Oct 2009 – May 2010 · 1½/2
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