Marcus R Harvey vs David L Haydon
Marcus R Harvey (30, IM, ENG) and David L Haydon (38, FM, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Harvey leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2469 and 2298, the Elo model gives Harvey a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2469 vs 2298 (Δ +171)
With Marcus R Harvey as white
68% Marcus17% draw15% David
With David L Haydon as white
58% Marcus21% draw21% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marcus R Harvey | David L Haydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2469+23 | 2298 |
| Peak rating | 2499 · Feb 2025 | 2318 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 38 |
| World rank now | #848 | #4,158 |
| World rank peak | #618 | #3,498 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #67 |
| Games (career, STD) | 547 | 282 |
| Months active | 172 | 197 |
| % white wins | 57% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2464 | 2338 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 84 | 81 |
Best Win
Marcus R Harvey
David L Haydon
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).
Marcus R Harvey
David L Haydon