Killian Delaney vs Shane Melaugh
Killian Delaney (41, FM, IRL) and Shane Melaugh (25, FM, IRL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Delaney leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2254, the Elo model gives Delaney a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2254 (Δ +30)
With Killian Delaney as white
48% Killian23% draw29% Shane
With Shane Melaugh as white
36% Killian27% draw37% Shane
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Killian Delaney | Shane Melaugh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284-22 | 2254+6 |
| Peak rating | 2334 · Jul 2022 | 2254 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 37 | 25 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #5,680 |
| World rank peak | #3,338 | #5,680 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 635 | 610 |
| Months active | 203 | 132 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 208 | 1716 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 228 |
Best Win
Killian Delaney
Shane Melaugh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Killian Delaney
Shane Melaugh