Daniel Brashaw vs James Neal
Daniel Brashaw (36, USA) and James Neal (40, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Neal leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2162 and 2052, the Elo model gives Brashaw a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2162 vs 2052 (Δ +110)
With Daniel Brashaw as white
61% Daniel18% draw21% James
With James Neal as white
50% Daniel21% draw29% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Brashaw | James Neal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2162 | 2052 |
| Peak rating | 2181 · Sep 2017 | 2174 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 27 | 31 |
| World rank now | #12,441 | #20,509 |
| World rank peak | #11,426 | #11,884 |
| Federation rank now | #352 | #592 |
| Games (career, STD) | 86 | 369 |
| Months active | 149 | 132 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 69% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1983 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 14 |
Best Win
Daniel Brashaw
James Neal
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).
Daniel Brashaw
James Neal