Paul Braithwaite vs David Gray
Paul Braithwaite (52, ENG) and David Gray (88, ENG) have met 24 times in classical OTB. Braithwaite leads with 17 wins to 5, with 2 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Coulsdon Chess Summer Cup U1250 - June to July 2022 Stage 1 - June - R1 to 3 saw Braithwaite prevail.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
No classical rating for one of the players.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Braithwaite | David Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1485 | — |
| Peak rating | 1497 · Aug 2025 | 1205 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 51 | 80 |
| World rank now | #190,169 | #155,811 |
| World rank peak | #96,020 | #106,387 |
| Federation rank now | #2,467 | #1,671 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 538 |
| Months active | 155 | 92 |
| % white wins | 31% | 33% |
| % black wins | 33% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1100 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 0 |
Best Win
Paul Braithwaite
David Gray
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Braithwaite
David Gray