Ian L Snape vs Alex Golding
Ian L Snape (74, ENG) and Alex Golding (23, IM, ENG) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Golding leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2098 and 2389, the Elo model gives Golding a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2098 vs 2389 (Δ -291)
With Ian L Snape as white
11% Ian14% draw74% Alex
With Alex Golding as white
7% Ian12% draw81% Alex
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian L Snape | Alex Golding | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2098+7 | 2389 |
| Peak rating | 2274 · Aug 2012 | 2405 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 60 | 21 |
| World rank now | #15,583 | #1,864 |
| World rank peak | #6,437 | #1,665 |
| Federation rank now | #244 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,027 | 598 |
| Months active | 219 | 161 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 45% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2005 | 2405 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 41 |
Best Win
Ian L Snape
Alex Golding
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ian L Snape
Alex Golding