Gary W Lane vs Daniel Melamed
Gary W Lane (62, IM, AUS) and Daniel Melamed (22, FM, AUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Lane leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2198 and 2096, the Elo model gives Lane a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2198 vs 2096 (Δ +102)
With Gary W Lane as white
60% Gary18% draw22% Daniel
With Daniel Melamed as white
49% Gary22% draw29% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gary W Lane | Daniel Melamed | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2198 | 2096 |
| Peak rating | 2449 · Apr 2004 | 2116 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 40 | 21 |
| World rank now | #8,276 | #15,764 |
| World rank peak | #1,036 | #13,641 |
| Federation rank now | #35 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 722 | 309 |
| Months active | 215 | 96 |
| % white wins | 59% | 53% |
| % black wins | 51% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2122 | 2126 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 200 |
Best Win
Gary W Lane
Daniel Melamed
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).
Gary W Lane
Daniel Melamed