Ian L Snape vs Gavin R Lock
Ian L Snape (74, ENG) and Gavin R Lock (49, CM, ENG) have met 43 times in classical OTB. Snape leads with 17 wins to 9, with 17 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Coulsdon Chess Dicky White Tournament September 2023 saw Snape prevail. With current classical ratings of 2098 and 2047, the Elo model gives Snape a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2098 vs 2047 (Δ +51)
With Ian L Snape as white
52% Ian20% draw28% Gavin
With Gavin R Lock as white
40% Ian24% draw36% Gavin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian L Snape | Gavin R Lock | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2098 | 2047 |
| Peak rating | 2274 · Aug 2012 | 2252 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 60 | 31 |
| World rank now | #15,583 | #19,901 |
| World rank peak | #6,437 | #7,595 |
| Federation rank now | #243 | #309 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,027 | 748 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 51% | 43% |
| % black wins | 45% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2005 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 0 |
Best Win
Ian L Snape
Gavin R Lock
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (44)
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
Gavin R Lock