John D M Nunn vs Alan B Merry
John D M Nunn (71, GM, ENG) and Alan B Merry (30, IM, ENG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2514 and 2403, the Elo model gives Nunn a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2514 vs 2403 (Δ +111)
With John D M Nunn as white
60% John21% draw20% Alan
With Alan B Merry as white
48% John25% draw27% Alan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John D M Nunn | Alan B Merry | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2514 | 2403 |
| Peak rating | 2617 · Jul 2003 | 2462 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 48 | 22 |
| World rank now | #498 | #1,634 |
| World rank peak | #77 | #1,178 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #29 |
| Games (career, STD) | 184 | 767 |
| Months active | 217 | 179 |
| % white wins | 70% | 58% |
| % black wins | 55% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2427 | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 29 |
Best Win
John D M Nunn
Alan B Merry
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).
John D M Nunn
Alan B Merry