Jacob Flynn vs Shane Melaugh
Jacob Flynn (25, CM, IRL) and Shane Melaugh (25, FM, IRL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 19 rapid/blitz games. Flynn leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2241 and 2254, the Elo model gives Melaugh a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2241 vs 2254 (Δ -13)
With Jacob Flynn as white
40% Jacob26% draw34% Shane
With Shane Melaugh as white
31% Jacob24% draw45% Shane
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jacob Flynn | Shane Melaugh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2241+11 | 2254+6 |
| Peak rating | 2275 · Jul 2025 | 2254 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 25 |
| World rank now | #6,210 | #5,680 |
| World rank peak | #4,787 | #5,680 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 527 | 610 |
| Months active | 105 | 132 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1704 | 1716 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 197 | 228 |
Best Win
Jacob Flynn
Shane Melaugh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jacob Flynn
Shane Melaugh