Joshua Altman vs Lawrence Gilden
Joshua Altman (22, CM, ENG) and Lawrence Gilden (84, FM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Gilden leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2218 and 2041, the Elo model gives Altman a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2218 vs 2041 (Δ +177)
With Joshua Altman as white
70% Joshua15% draw15% Lawrence
With Lawrence Gilden as white
60% Joshua18% draw22% Lawrence
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joshua Altman | Lawrence Gilden | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2218-1 | 2041 |
| Peak rating | 2222 · Jan 2026 | 2300 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 22 | 59 |
| World rank now | #7,239 | #22,440 |
| World rank peak | #7,032 | #8,183 |
| Federation rank now | #110 | #578 |
| Games (career, STD) | 617 | 174 |
| Months active | 162 | 216 |
| % white wins | 35% | 37% |
| % black wins | 27% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2223 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 0 |
Best Win
Joshua Altman
Lawrence Gilden
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).
Joshua Altman
Lawrence Gilden