Matthew J Wadsworth vs James P Jackson
Matthew J Wadsworth (26, GM, ENG) and James P Jackson (35, IM, ENG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Wadsworth leads with 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 Coventry International drew. With current classical ratings of 2529 and 2377, the Elo model gives Wadsworth a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2529 vs 2377 (Δ +152)
With Matthew J Wadsworth as white
65% Matthew19% draw16% James
With James P Jackson as white
55% Matthew22% draw23% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matthew J Wadsworth | James P Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2529 | 2377 |
| Peak rating | 2532 · Apr 2026 | 2408 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 26 | 31 |
| World rank now | #415 | #2,094 |
| World rank peak | #407 | #1,772 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,097 | 785 |
| Months active | 178 | 189 |
| % white wins | 51% | 46% |
| % black wins | 43% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2522 | 2381 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 46 |
Best Win
Matthew J Wadsworth
James P Jackson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matthew J Wadsworth
James P Jackson