Andrew Mellace vs Stuart James
Andrew Mellace (49, CM, JAM) and Stuart James (33, CM, JAM) have met 14 times in classical OTB. James leads with 6 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at National Championship (Absolute) 2020 saw James prevail. With current classical ratings of 1940 and 1958, the Elo model gives James a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1940 vs 1958 (Δ -18)
With Andrew Mellace as white
41% Andrew23% draw36% Stuart
With Stuart James as white
32% Andrew21% draw47% Stuart
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrew Mellace | Stuart James | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1940 | 1958 |
| Peak rating | 2116 · Aug 2016 | 2035 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 39 | 25 |
| World rank now | #38,775 | #32,527 |
| World rank peak | #17,091 | #25,007 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 408 | 376 |
| Months active | 193 | 189 |
| % white wins | 53% | 43% |
| % black wins | 51% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1850 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 0 |
Best Win
Andrew Mellace
Stuart James
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrew Mellace
Stuart James