Igor Goldenberg vs Christopher Wallis
Igor Goldenberg (57, IM, AUS) and Christopher Wallis (36, FM, AUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Goldenberg leads with 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 Victorian Championship Rounds 3-6 saw Goldenberg prevail. With current classical ratings of 2341 and 2191, the Elo model gives Goldenberg a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2341 vs 2191 (Δ +150)
With Igor Goldenberg as white
66% Igor17% draw17% Christopher
With Christopher Wallis as white
56% Igor21% draw24% Christopher
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Goldenberg | Christopher Wallis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2341 | 2191-18 |
| Peak rating | 2410 · Apr 2009 | 2399 · Jul 2017 |
| Peak age | 40 | 27 |
| World rank now | #2,922 | #8,646 |
| World rank peak | #1,926 | #2,231 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 397 | 1,092 |
| Months active | 216 | 204 |
| % white wins | 59% | 61% |
| % black wins | 56% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2301 | 2210 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 42 |
Best Win
Igor Goldenberg
Christopher Wallis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Goldenberg
Christopher Wallis