David W L Howell vs Stephen J Gordon
David W L Howell (36, GM, ENG) and Stephen J Gordon (40, GM, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Howell leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2665 and 2429, the Elo model gives Howell a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2665 vs 2429 (Δ +236)
With David W L Howell as white
75% David15% draw10% Stephen
With Stephen J Gordon as white
67% David18% draw15% Stephen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David W L Howell | Stephen J Gordon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2665 | 2429 |
| Peak rating | 2712 · Aug 2015 | 2556 · Sep 2012 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #49 | #1,252 |
| World rank peak | #35 | #389 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,194 | 673 |
| Months active | 216 | 212 |
| % white wins | 56% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2564 | 2357 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 2 | 44 |
Best Win
David W L Howell
Stephen J Gordon
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).
David W L Howell
Stephen J Gordon