Paul Anthony Garbett vs Michael V R Steadman
Paul Anthony Garbett (74, IM, NZL) and Michael V R Steadman (64, FM, NZL) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Garbett leads with 6 wins to 5, with 5 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at George Trundle Masters 2021 saw Garbett prevail. With current classical ratings of 2168 and 1982, the Elo model gives Garbett a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 1982 (Δ +186)
With Paul Anthony Garbett as white
71% Paul14% draw15% Michael
With Michael V R Steadman as white
62% Paul17% draw21% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Anthony Garbett | Michael V R Steadman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 1982 |
| Peak rating | 2368 · Jan 2001 | 2309 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 49 | 48 |
| World rank now | #10,020 | #30,461 |
| World rank peak | #2,780 | #4,768 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 520 | 1,086 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 56% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1912 | 1964 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 4 | 57 |
Best Win
Paul Anthony Garbett
Michael V R Steadman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Anthony Garbett
Michael V R Steadman