Keith C Arkell vs Graeme N Buckley
Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) and Graeme N Buckley (55, IM, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Buckley leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2258, the Elo model gives Arkell a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2258 (Δ +139)
With Keith C Arkell as white
64% Keith18% draw18% Graeme
With Graeme N Buckley as white
54% Keith22% draw25% Graeme
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Keith C Arkell | Graeme N Buckley | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397 | 2258 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Apr 2003 | 2420 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 42 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #5,516 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #1,534 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #83 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,332 | 381 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 62% | 61% |
| % black wins | 56% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2155 | 2245 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 75 |
Best Win
Keith C Arkell
Graeme N Buckley
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).
Keith C Arkell
Graeme N Buckley