Ben Hague vs Paul Anthony Garbett
Ben Hague (53, FM, NZL) and Paul Anthony Garbett (74, IM, NZL) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Hague leads with 9 wins to 3, with 10 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bay of Plenty Rapid A 2020 saw Garbett prevail. With current classical ratings of 2336 and 2168, the Elo model gives Hague a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2336 vs 2168 (Δ +168)
With Ben Hague as white
68% Ben16% draw16% Paul
With Paul Anthony Garbett as white
58% Ben20% draw22% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Hague | Paul Anthony Garbett | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2336 | 2168 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Nov 2018 | 2368 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 45 | 49 |
| World rank now | #3,058 | #10,019 |
| World rank peak | #1,946 | #2,780 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 532 | 520 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 66% | 56% |
| % black wins | 60% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1912 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 4 |
Best Win
Ben Hague
Paul Anthony Garbett
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ben Hague
Paul Anthony Garbett