Paul J Goddard vs Matthew Pikus
Paul J Goddard (71, USA) and Matthew Pikus (22, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Pikus leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1665 and 1933, the Elo model gives Pikus a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1665 vs 1933 (Δ -268)
With Paul J Goddard as white
15% Paul12% draw73% Matthew
With Matthew Pikus as white
10% Paul10% draw80% Matthew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul J Goddard | Matthew Pikus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1665 | 1933+18 |
| Peak rating | 1837 · Mar 2024 | 1965 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 69 | 21 |
| World rank now | #122,216 | #40,343 |
| World rank peak | #72,418 | #32,528 |
| Federation rank now | #3,687 | #1,125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 110 | 250 |
| Months active | 129 | 56 |
| % white wins | 23% | 48% |
| % black wins | 19% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1310 | 1480 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 86 |
Best Win
Paul J Goddard
Matthew Pikus
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul J Goddard
Matthew Pikus