Keith C Arkell vs Richard A Bates
Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) and Richard A Bates (47, IM, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Arkell leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2283, the Elo model gives Arkell a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2283 (Δ +114)
With Keith C Arkell as white
60% Keith19% draw20% Richard
With Richard A Bates as white
50% Keith23% draw27% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Keith C Arkell | Richard A Bates | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397+7 | 2283 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Apr 2003 | 2397 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 42 | 38 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #4,616 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #2,209 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #73 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,332 | 646 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 51% |
| % black wins | 56% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2155 | 2267 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 37 |
Best Win
Keith C Arkell
Richard A Bates
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
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
Richard A Bates