Harry Grieve vs Alex Golding
Harry Grieve (25, IM, ENG) and Alex Golding (23, IM, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Golding leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2389, the Elo model gives Grieve a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2389 (Δ +100)
With Harry Grieve as white
58% Harry21% draw21% Alex
With Alex Golding as white
47% Harry25% draw28% Alex
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Harry Grieve | Alex Golding | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489-4 | 2389 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · Mar 2026 | 2405 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 21 |
| World rank now | #673 | #1,864 |
| World rank peak | #558 | #1,665 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 992 | 598 |
| Months active | 165 | 161 |
| % white wins | 57% | 52% |
| % black wins | 48% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2178 | 2405 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 112 | 41 |
Best Win
Harry Grieve
Alex Golding
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Harry Grieve
Alex Golding