David John Findlay vs George Neave
David John Findlay (72, SCO) and George Neave (63, SCO) have met 5 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2098 and 2073, the Elo model gives Findlay a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2098 vs 2073 (Δ +25)
With David John Findlay as white
48% David22% draw31% George
With George Neave as white
36% David25% draw39% George
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David John Findlay | George Neave | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2098+4 | 2073 |
| Peak rating | 2240 · Jan 2001 | 2163 · Jan 2016 |
| Peak age | 47 | 53 |
| World rank now | #15,583 | #18,068 |
| World rank peak | #9,373 | #13,105 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #54 |
| Games (career, STD) | 265 | 250 |
| Months active | 216 | 211 |
| % white wins | 43% | 46% |
| % black wins | 35% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1831 | 2066 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 22 |
Best Win
David John Findlay
George Neave
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David John Findlay
George Neave