Daniel J Young vs Alex Golding
Daniel J Young (32, ENG) and Alex Golding (23, IM, ENG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Golding leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1955 and 2389, the Elo model gives Golding a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1955 vs 2389 (Δ -434)
With Daniel J Young as white
4% Daniel10% draw86% Alex
With Alex Golding as white
2% Daniel8% draw90% Alex
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel J Young | Alex Golding | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1955 | 2389 |
| Peak rating | 2021 · Dec 2018 | 2405 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 21 |
| World rank now | #35,637 | #1,864 |
| World rank peak | #27,108 | #1,665 |
| Federation rank now | #570 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 342 | 598 |
| Months active | 173 | 162 |
| % white wins | 42% | 52% |
| % black wins | 45% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1854 | 2405 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 41 |
Best Win
Daniel J Young
Alex Golding
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel J Young
Alex Golding