Keith C Arkell vs Peter K Wells
Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) and Peter K Wells (61, GM, ENG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at UK Open Blitz 2024 - South West Qualifier drew. With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2318, the Elo model gives Arkell a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2318 (Δ +79)
With Keith C Arkell as white
55% Keith21% draw23% Peter
With Peter K Wells as white
44% Keith26% draw31% Peter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Keith C Arkell | Peter K Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397+7 | 2318 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Apr 2003 | 2529 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 42 | 40 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #3,536 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #364 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #57 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,332 | 885 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 51% |
| % black wins | 56% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2155 | 1923 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 86 |
Best Win
Keith C Arkell
Peter K Wells
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
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
Peter K Wells