Nigel Norman vs Steve Sonnis
Nigel Norman (77, ENG) and Steve Sonnis (81, ENG) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 10 draws — a 83% draw rate. Their last meeting at CCF Daytime Chess Club 2018-19 Stage 13 drew. With current classical ratings of 1735 and 1756, the Elo model gives Sonnis a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1735 vs 1756 (Δ -21)
With Nigel Norman as white
42% Nigel20% draw38% Steve
With Steve Sonnis as white
33% Nigel18% draw49% Steve
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nigel Norman | Steve Sonnis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1735 | 1756 |
| Peak rating | 1852 · May 2012 | 1756 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 63 | 79 |
| World rank now | #83,081 | #89,408 |
| World rank peak | #46,927 | #65,800 |
| Federation rank now | #957 | #1,183 |
| Games (career, STD) | 254 | 222 |
| Months active | 184 | 171 |
| % white wins | 32% | 19% |
| % black wins | 30% | 21% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nigel Norman
Steve Sonnis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nigel Norman
Steve Sonnis