James Golding vs Paul G Jackson
James Golding (25, ENG) and Paul G Jackson (72, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Jackson leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2169 and 1739, the Elo model gives Golding a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2169 vs 1739 (Δ +430)
With James Golding as white
90% James7% draw3% Paul
With Paul G Jackson as white
86% James9% draw5% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Golding | Paul G Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2169 | 1739 |
| Peak rating | 2203 · Aug 2024 | 1975 · Oct 2006 |
| Peak age | 23 | 52 |
| World rank now | #9,951 | #96,276 |
| World rank peak | #7,661 | #35,474 |
| Federation rank now | #156 | #1,555 |
| Games (career, STD) | 451 | 826 |
| Months active | 158 | 197 |
| % white wins | 45% | 46% |
| % black wins | 41% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2125 | 1491 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 75 |
Best Win
James Golding
Paul G Jackson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
James Golding
Paul G Jackson