Mike McDonald vs Christopher Young
Mike McDonald (37, CAY) and Christopher Young (62, CM, CAY) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. McDonald leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1892 and 1801, the Elo model gives McDonald a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1892 vs 1801 (Δ +91)
With Mike McDonald as white
59% Mike16% draw24% Christopher
With Christopher Young as white
48% Mike19% draw32% Christopher
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mike McDonald | Christopher Young | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892-1 | 1801 |
| Peak rating | 1893 · Mar 2026 | 1902 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 37 | 60 |
| World rank now | #50,149 | #76,019 |
| World rank peak | #50,149 | #44,588 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 109 | 151 |
| Months active | 85 | 47 |
| % white wins | 65% | 49% |
| % black wins | 58% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1928 | 1778 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 93 |
Best Win
Mike McDonald
Christopher Young
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 McDonald
Christopher Young