Nigel Norman vs Brian Allan
Nigel Norman (77, ENG) and Brian Allan (92, SCO) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Allan leads with 4 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 54% draw rate. Their last meeting at CCF Daytime Chess - Autumn 2019 OCT 2019 R4-7 saw Allan prevail. With current classical ratings of 1735 and 1621, the Elo model gives Norman a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1735 vs 1621 (Δ +114)
With Nigel Norman as white
63% Nigel14% draw23% Brian
With Brian Allan as white
53% Nigel17% draw30% Brian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nigel Norman | Brian Allan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1735 | 1621 |
| Peak rating | 1852 · May 2012 | 1935 · Oct 2006 |
| Peak age | 63 | 72 |
| World rank now | #83,081 | #138,416 |
| World rank peak | #46,927 | #38,602 |
| Federation rank now | #957 | #340 |
| Games (career, STD) | 254 | 622 |
| Months active | 184 | 197 |
| % white wins | 32% | 40% |
| % black wins | 30% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nigel Norman
Brian Allan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nigel Norman
Brian Allan