John R Richardson vs Oscar Pollack
John R Richardson (62, FM, ENG) and Oscar Pollack (24, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Richardson leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2203 and 2128, the Elo model gives Richardson a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2203 vs 2128 (Δ +75)
With John R Richardson as white
55% John20% draw25% Oscar
With Oscar Pollack as white
44% John24% draw32% Oscar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John R Richardson | Oscar Pollack | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2203 | 2128 |
| Peak rating | 2356 · Jul 2005 | 2180 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 41 | 16 |
| World rank now | #7,992 | #12,937 |
| World rank peak | #3,359 | #11,254 |
| Federation rank now | #120 | #202 |
| Games (career, STD) | 388 | 482 |
| Months active | 220 | 144 |
| % white wins | 50% | 54% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2166 | 2162 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 68 |
Best Win
John R Richardson
Oscar Pollack
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
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
Oscar Pollack