Hamish R Gold vs Edward Rains
Hamish R Gold (56, NZL) and Edward Rains (32, CM, NZL) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Rains leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1767 and 2012, the Elo model gives Rains a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1767 vs 2012 (Δ -245)
With Hamish R Gold as white
16% Hamish14% draw70% Edward
With Edward Rains as white
11% Hamish11% draw78% Edward
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hamish R Gold | Edward Rains | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1767 | 2012 |
| Peak rating | 1871 · Jan 2006 | 2053 · Feb 2017 |
| Peak age | 36 | 23 |
| World rank now | #86,726 | #25,657 |
| World rank peak | #43,778 | #19,489 |
| Federation rank now | #146 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 409 | 347 |
| Months active | 198 | 168 |
| % white wins | 44% | 58% |
| % black wins | 40% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1347 | 1992 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 52 | 25 |
Best Win
Hamish R Gold
Edward Rains
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).
Hamish R Gold
Edward Rains