Benny Lauridsen vs Graham Christopher Taylor
Benny Lauridsen (61, DEN) and Graham Christopher Taylor (55, DEN) have met 20 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 18 draws — a 90% draw rate. Their last meeting at Chess House onsdag jan_feb_2019-A drew. With current classical ratings of 1985 and 1879, the Elo model gives Lauridsen a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1985 vs 1879 (Δ +106)
With Benny Lauridsen as white
61% Benny16% draw23% Graham
With Graham Christopher Taylor as white
50% Benny20% draw30% Graham
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benny Lauridsen | Graham Christopher Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1985 | 1879 |
| Peak rating | 2070 · Feb 2017 | 2034 · Nov 2011 |
| Peak age | 52 | 40 |
| World rank now | #28,169 | #50,659 |
| World rank peak | #21,897 | #28,956 |
| Federation rank now | #514 | #994 |
| Games (career, STD) | 458 | 526 |
| Months active | 175 | 177 |
| % white wins | 45% | 24% |
| % black wins | 32% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Benny Lauridsen
Graham Christopher Taylor
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benny Lauridsen
Graham Christopher Taylor