Koby Kalavannan vs James Golding
Koby Kalavannan (24, FM, ENG) and James Golding (25, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kalavannan leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2259 and 2169, the Elo model gives Kalavannan a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2259 vs 2169 (Δ +90)
With Koby Kalavannan as white
57% Koby20% draw23% James
With James Golding as white
46% Koby23% draw30% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Koby Kalavannan | James Golding | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2259 | 2169 |
| Peak rating | 2365 · Sep 2018 | 2203 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 23 |
| World rank now | #5,471 | #9,951 |
| World rank peak | #2,967 | #7,661 |
| Federation rank now | #81 | #156 |
| Games (career, STD) | 777 | 451 |
| Months active | 170 | 158 |
| % white wins | 58% | 45% |
| % black wins | 48% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2269 | 2125 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 24 |
Best Win
Koby Kalavannan
James Golding
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Koby Kalavannan
James Golding