Mark Lyell vs Alexander Battey
Mark Lyell (65, FM, ENG) and Alexander Battey (40, IM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Battey leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2169 and 2318, the Elo model gives Battey a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2169 vs 2318 (Δ -149)
With Mark Lyell as white
24% Mark20% draw56% Alexander
With Alexander Battey as white
17% Mark17% draw66% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Lyell | Alexander Battey | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2169 | 2318+5 |
| Peak rating | 2333 · Feb 2019 | 2403 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 58 | 26 |
| World rank now | #9,725 | #3,526 |
| World rank peak | #3,856 | #2,099 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #154 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,769 | 342 |
| Months active | 218 | 202 |
| % white wins | 41% | 33% |
| % black wins | 32% | 19% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2191 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 35 |
Best Win
Mark Lyell
Alexander Battey
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark Lyell
Alexander Battey