Donald J Mason vs Bruce L Baer
Donald J Mason (59, ENG) and Bruce L Baer (61, ENG) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Mason leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2032 and 2012, the Elo model gives Mason a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2032 vs 2012 (Δ +20)
With Donald J Mason as white
47% Donald21% draw31% Bruce
With Bruce L Baer as white
36% Donald24% draw40% Bruce
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Donald J Mason | Bruce L Baer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2032 | 2012 |
| Peak rating | 2286 · Jan 2001 | 2084 · Mar 2020 |
| Peak age | 34 | 55 |
| World rank now | #22,928 | #25,657 |
| World rank peak | #6,220 | #16,372 |
| Federation rank now | #366 | #415 |
| Games (career, STD) | 568 | 299 |
| Months active | 218 | 76 |
| % white wins | 36% | 48% |
| % black wins | 36% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1718 | 805 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 70 | 193 |
Best Win
Donald J Mason
Bruce L Baer
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).
Donald J Mason
Bruce L Baer