Nicholas Pert vs David W L Howell
Nicholas Pert (45, GM, ENG) and David W L Howell (36, GM, ENG) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Howell leads with 4 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 62% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2018 UK Open Blitz - Final drew. With current classical ratings of 2504 and 2665, the Elo model gives Howell a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2504 vs 2665 (Δ -161)
With Nicholas Pert as white
22% Nicholas22% draw56% David
With David W L Howell as white
15% Nicholas18% draw66% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicholas Pert | David W L Howell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2504 | 2665 |
| Peak rating | 2574 · Jan 2016 | 2712 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 35 | 25 |
| World rank now | #554 | #49 |
| World rank peak | #316 | #35 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 538 | 1,194 |
| Months active | 217 | 215 |
| % white wins | 55% | 56% |
| % black wins | 44% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2348 | 2564 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 2 |
Best Win
Nicholas Pert
David W L Howell
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicholas Pert
David W L Howell