George Neave vs Ian A Marks
George Neave (63, SCO) and Ian A Marks (75, SCO) have met 5 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2073 and 1865, the Elo model gives Neave a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2073 vs 1865 (Δ +208)
With George Neave as white
74% George13% draw13% Ian
With Ian A Marks as white
65% George15% draw19% Ian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| George Neave | Ian A Marks | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2073 | 1865 |
| Peak rating | 2163 · Jan 2016 | 1985 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 53 | 62 |
| World rank now | #18,071 | #57,203 |
| World rank peak | #13,105 | #34,167 |
| Federation rank now | #55 | #156 |
| Games (career, STD) | 250 | 487 |
| Months active | 212 | 202 |
| % white wins | 46% | 33% |
| % black wins | 38% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2066 | 1648 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 26 |
Best Win
George Neave
Ian A Marks
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).
George Neave
Ian A Marks