Mike J Surtees vs Steven A Jones
Mike J Surtees (76, ENG) and Steven A Jones (34, ENG) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Jones leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2051 and 2235, the Elo model gives Jones a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2051 vs 2235 (Δ -184)
With Mike J Surtees as white
21% Mike18% draw61% Steven
With Steven A Jones as white
15% Mike15% draw70% Steven
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mike J Surtees | Steven A Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2051 | 2235 |
| Peak rating | 2239 · Jul 2004 | 2289 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 54 | 31 |
| World rank now | #20,625 | #6,466 |
| World rank peak | #9,862 | #4,447 |
| Federation rank now | #315 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 589 | 993 |
| Months active | 204 | 184 |
| % white wins | 58% | 52% |
| % black wins | 46% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1776 | 2261 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 48 |
Best Win
Mike J Surtees
Steven A Jones
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mike J Surtees
Steven A Jones