Gary Cooper vs Nathan Dennis
Gary Cooper (71, BER) and Nathan Dennis (32, BER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Dennis leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1794 and 1755, the Elo model gives Cooper a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1794 vs 1755 (Δ +39)
With Gary Cooper as white
52% Gary18% draw31% Nathan
With Nathan Dennis as white
40% Gary21% draw39% Nathan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gary Cooper | Nathan Dennis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1794 | 1755 |
| Peak rating | 1893 · Nov 2010 | 1828 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 55 | 30 |
| World rank now | #78,250 | #90,759 |
| World rank peak | #41,445 | #64,235 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 166 | 58 |
| Months active | 192 | 25 |
| % white wins | 53% | 41% |
| % black wins | 40% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1222 | 1247 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 35 |
Best Win
Gary Cooper
Nathan Dennis
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).
Gary Cooper
Nathan Dennis