Mike McDonald vs Clifford Shaw
Mike McDonald (37, CAY) and Clifford Shaw (76, CM, CAY) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. McDonald leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1892 and 1792, the Elo model gives McDonald a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1892 vs 1792 (Δ +100)
With Mike McDonald as white
61% Mike16% draw24% Clifford
With Clifford Shaw as white
50% Mike19% draw31% Clifford
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mike McDonald | Clifford Shaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892-1 | 1792-2 |
| Peak rating | 1893 · Mar 2026 | 1858 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 37 | 75 |
| World rank now | #50,149 | #78,841 |
| World rank peak | #50,149 | #59,079 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 109 | 193 |
| Months active | 85 | 58 |
| % white wins | 65% | 42% |
| % black wins | 58% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1928 | 1796 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 63 |
Best Win
Mike McDonald
Clifford Shaw
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mike McDonald
Clifford Shaw