Alex Golding vs James Golding
Alex Golding (23, IM, ENG) and James Golding (25, ENG) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Golding leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2389 and 2169, the Elo model gives Golding a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2389 vs 2169 (Δ +220)
With Alex Golding as white
74% Alex15% draw11% James
With James Golding as white
66% Alex17% draw17% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alex Golding | James Golding | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2389 | 2169 |
| Peak rating | 2405 · Dec 2024 | 2203 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 23 |
| World rank now | #1,864 | #9,951 |
| World rank peak | #1,665 | #7,661 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #156 |
| Games (career, STD) | 598 | 451 |
| Months active | 162 | 158 |
| % white wins | 52% | 45% |
| % black wins | 46% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2405 | 2125 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 24 |
Best Win
Alex Golding
James Golding
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alex Golding
James Golding