Harry Grieve vs James Golding
Harry Grieve (25, IM, ENG) and James Golding (25, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Grieve leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2169, the Elo model gives Grieve a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2169 (Δ +320)
With Harry Grieve as white
83% Harry12% draw6% James
With James Golding as white
77% Harry14% draw9% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Harry Grieve | James Golding | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489 | 2169 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · Mar 2026 | 2203 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 23 |
| World rank now | #673 | #9,951 |
| World rank peak | #558 | #7,661 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #156 |
| Games (career, STD) | 992 | 451 |
| Months active | 166 | 158 |
| % white wins | 57% | 45% |
| % black wins | 48% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2175 | 2125 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 24 |
Best Win
Harry Grieve
James Golding
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).
Harry Grieve
James Golding