Nick Goulbourne vs Bernard Klingher
Nick Goulbourne (ENG) and Bernard Klingher (58, ENG) have never met in classical OTB, but played 14 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 31 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1526 and 1608, the Elo model gives Klingher a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1526 vs 1608 (Δ -82)
With Nick Goulbourne as white
35% Nick17% draw48% Bernard
With Bernard Klingher as white
27% Nick14% draw59% Bernard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nick Goulbourne | Bernard Klingher | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1526+32 | 1608 |
| Peak rating | 1574 · Mar 2024 | 1608 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | — | 56 |
| World rank now | #175,557 | #129,045 |
| World rank peak | #96,149 | #104,589 |
| Federation rank now | #2,422 | #1,671 |
| Games (career, STD) | 186 | 72 |
| Months active | 94 | 136 |
| % white wins | 35% | 18% |
| % black wins | 25% | 14% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 824 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 0 |
Best Win
Nick Goulbourne
Bernard Klingher
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nick Goulbourne
Bernard Klingher