Nigel D Short vs Luke J McShane
Nigel D Short (61, GM, ENG) and Luke J McShane (42, GM, ENG) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. McShane leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2597, the Elo model gives McShane a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2597 (Δ -3)
With Nigel D Short as white
41% Nigel28% draw32% Luke
With Luke J McShane as white
31% Nigel27% draw42% Luke
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nigel D Short | Luke J McShane | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594+7 | 2597 |
| Peak rating | 2712 · Apr 2004 | 2713 · Jul 2012 |
| Peak age | 39 | 28 |
| World rank now | #173 | #162 |
| World rank peak | #15 | #29 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 913 | 639 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 56% | 48% |
| % black wins | 47% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2622 | 2576 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 67 |
Best Win
Nigel D Short
Luke J McShane
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).
Nigel D Short
Luke J McShane