Keith C Arkell vs Zurab Sturua
Keith C Arkell (65, GM, ENG) and Zurab Sturua (67, GM, GEO) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Sturua leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2484, the Elo model gives Sturua a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2484 (Δ -87)
With Keith C Arkell as white
30% Keith26% draw44% Zurab
With Zurab Sturua as white
22% Keith22% draw56% Zurab
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Keith C Arkell | Zurab Sturua | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397+7 | 2484 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Apr 2003 | 2600 · Apr 2001 |
| Peak age | 42 | 42 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #710 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #95 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,332 | 328 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 56% |
| % black wins | 56% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2155 | 2432 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 53 |
Best Win
Keith C Arkell
Zurab Sturua
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
Zurab Sturua