Ian L Snape vs Sam J Porter
Ian L Snape (74, ENG) and Sam J Porter (34, ENG) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 12 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2098 and 1985, the Elo model gives Snape a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2098 vs 1985 (Δ +113)
With Ian L Snape as white
62% Ian17% draw21% Sam
With Sam J Porter as white
51% Ian20% draw29% Sam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian L Snape | Sam J Porter | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2098 | 1985 |
| Peak rating | 2274 · Aug 2012 | 2007 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 60 | 26 |
| World rank now | #15,583 | #29,626 |
| World rank peak | #6,437 | #27,226 |
| Federation rank now | #243 | #428 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,027 | 137 |
| Months active | 220 | 178 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2005 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 0 |
Best Win
Ian L Snape
Sam J Porter
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
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
Sam J Porter