John R Richardson vs Alexander Cherniaev
John R Richardson (62, FM, ENG) and Alexander Cherniaev (57, GM, ENG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Cherniaev leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2203 and 2268, the Elo model gives Cherniaev a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2203 vs 2268 (Δ -65)
With John R Richardson as white
33% John25% draw42% Alexander
With Alexander Cherniaev as white
25% John21% draw53% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John R Richardson | Alexander Cherniaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2203 | 2268 |
| Peak rating | 2356 · Jul 2005 | 2509 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 41 | 33 |
| World rank now | #7,992 | #5,146 |
| World rank peak | #3,359 | #476 |
| Federation rank now | #120 | #76 |
| Games (career, STD) | 388 | 1,281 |
| Months active | 220 | 220 |
| % white wins | 50% | 66% |
| % black wins | 50% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2166 | 2212 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 48 |
Best Win
John R Richardson
Alexander Cherniaev
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).
John R Richardson
Alexander Cherniaev