Michael V R Steadman vs John Duneas
Michael V R Steadman (64, FM, NZL) and John Duneas (56, FM, NZL) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Steadman leads with 8 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 29% draw rate. Their last meeting at Latvian 2023 A saw Steadman prevail. With current classical ratings of 1982 and 1985, the Elo model gives Duneas a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1982 vs 1985 (Δ -3)
With Michael V R Steadman as white
44% Michael22% draw34% John
With John Duneas as white
34% Michael22% draw45% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael V R Steadman | John Duneas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1982 | 1985 |
| Peak rating | 2309 · Sep 2010 | 2160 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 48 | 39 |
| World rank now | #30,461 | #28,838 |
| World rank peak | #4,768 | #11,564 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,086 | 522 |
| Months active | 218 | 188 |
| % white wins | 56% | 46% |
| % black wins | 54% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1964 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 57 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael V R Steadman
John Duneas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael V R Steadman
John Duneas