Paul G Jackson vs Brian Allan
Paul G Jackson (72, ENG) and Brian Allan (92, SCO) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Jackson leads with 14 wins to 6, with 5 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Coulsdon Chess Presentation Evening saw Jackson prevail. With current classical ratings of 1739 and 1621, the Elo model gives Jackson a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1739 vs 1621 (Δ +118)
With Paul G Jackson as white
64% Paul14% draw22% Brian
With Brian Allan as white
53% Paul17% draw30% Brian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul G Jackson | Brian Allan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1739 | 1621 |
| Peak rating | 1975 · Oct 2006 | 1935 · Oct 2006 |
| Peak age | 52 | 72 |
| World rank now | #96,276 | #138,414 |
| World rank peak | #35,474 | #38,602 |
| Federation rank now | #1,555 | #341 |
| Games (career, STD) | 826 | 622 |
| Months active | 197 | 197 |
| % white wins | 46% | 40% |
| % black wins | 40% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1491 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 75 | 0 |
Best Win
Paul G Jackson
Brian Allan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul G Jackson
Brian Allan