Keith C Arkell vs Donald J Mason
Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) and Donald J Mason (59, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Arkell leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2032, the Elo model gives Arkell a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2032 (Δ +365)
With Keith C Arkell as white
86% Keith10% draw4% Donald
With Donald J Mason as white
81% Keith12% draw7% Donald
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Keith C Arkell | Donald J Mason | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397 | 2032 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Apr 2003 | 2286 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 42 | 34 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #22,928 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #6,220 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #366 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,332 | 568 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 62% | 36% |
| % black wins | 56% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2155 | 1718 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 70 |
Best Win
Keith C Arkell
Donald J Mason
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
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
Donald J Mason