Keith C Arkell vs Aron Saunders
Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) and Aron Saunders (21, ENG) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2243, the Elo model gives Arkell a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2243 (Δ +154)
With Keith C Arkell as white
66% Keith17% draw16% Aron
With Aron Saunders as white
56% Keith21% draw23% Aron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Keith C Arkell | Aron Saunders | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397 | 2243 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Apr 2003 | 2263 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 42 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #6,116 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #5,325 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #94 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,332 | 235 |
| Months active | 220 | 83 |
| % white wins | 62% | 52% |
| % black wins | 56% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2155 | 2074 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 100 |
Best Win
Keith C Arkell
Aron Saunders
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).
Keith C Arkell
Aron Saunders