Paul Braithwaite vs William Weir
Paul Braithwaite (52, ENG) and William Weir (22, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Braithwaite leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1485 and 1437, the Elo model gives Braithwaite a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1485 vs 1437 (Δ +48)
With Paul Braithwaite as white
55% Paul14% draw31% William
With William Weir as white
43% Paul17% draw40% William
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Braithwaite | William Weir | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1485 | 1437 |
| Peak rating | 1497 · Aug 2025 | 1478 · Jul 2024 |
| Peak age | 51 | 20 |
| World rank now | #190,169 | #176,710 |
| World rank peak | #96,020 | #162,929 |
| Federation rank now | #2,467 | #2,187 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 84 |
| Months active | 155 | 34 |
| % white wins | 31% | 52% |
| % black wins | 33% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1100 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 0 |
Best Win
Paul Braithwaite
William Weir
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Braithwaite
William Weir