Keith C Arkell vs Alan B Merry
Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) and Alan B Merry (30, IM, ENG) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Arkell leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2403, the Elo model gives Merry a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2403 (Δ -6)
With Keith C Arkell as white
41% Keith27% draw32% Alan
With Alan B Merry as white
31% Keith26% draw43% Alan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Keith C Arkell | Alan B Merry | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397 | 2403 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Apr 2003 | 2462 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 42 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #1,634 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #1,178 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #29 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,332 | 767 |
| Months active | 220 | 180 |
| % white wins | 62% | 58% |
| % black wins | 56% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2155 | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 29 |
Best Win
Keith C Arkell
Alan B Merry
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).
Keith C Arkell
Alan B Merry