Paul Braithwaite vs Zara Rizvi
Paul Braithwaite (52, ENG) and Zara Rizvi (17, ENG) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Braithwaite leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1485 and 1514, the Elo model gives Rizvi a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1485 vs 1514 (Δ -29)
With Paul Braithwaite as white
42% Paul18% draw40% Zara
With Zara Rizvi as white
33% Paul16% draw51% Zara
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Braithwaite | Zara Rizvi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1485 | 1514 |
| Peak rating | 1497 · Aug 2025 | 1514 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 51 | 15 |
| World rank now | #190,169 | #166,142 |
| World rank peak | #96,020 | #120,522 |
| Federation rank now | #2,467 | #2,174 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 114 |
| Months active | 155 | 88 |
| % white wins | 31% | 35% |
| % black wins | 33% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1100 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 0 |
Best Win
Paul Braithwaite
Zara Rizvi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Braithwaite
Zara Rizvi