Paul Braithwaite vs Humphrey Povey
Paul Braithwaite (52, ENG) and Humphrey Povey (22, ENG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Coulsdon Chess Dicky White - February saw Povey prevail. With current classical ratings of 1485 and 1502, the Elo model gives Povey a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1485 vs 1502 (Δ -17)
With Paul Braithwaite as white
44% Paul17% draw39% Humphrey
With Humphrey Povey as white
35% Paul16% draw49% Humphrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Braithwaite | Humphrey Povey | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1485 | 1502 |
| Peak rating | 1497 · Aug 2025 | 1502 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 51 | 20 |
| World rank now | #190,169 | #156,966 |
| World rank peak | #96,020 | #127,418 |
| Federation rank now | #2,467 | #1,933 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 162 |
| Months active | 155 | 117 |
| % white wins | 31% | 58% |
| % black wins | 33% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1100 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 0 |
Best Win
Paul Braithwaite
Humphrey Povey
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Braithwaite
Humphrey Povey