Peter J Sowray vs Alexander Cherniaev
Peter J Sowray (67, FM, ENG) and Alexander Cherniaev (57, GM, ENG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. Cherniaev leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2137 and 2268, the Elo model gives Cherniaev a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2137 vs 2268 (Δ -131)
With Peter J Sowray as white
26% Peter21% draw53% Alexander
With Alexander Cherniaev as white
19% Peter18% draw63% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter J Sowray | Alexander Cherniaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2137+2 | 2268 |
| Peak rating | 2384 · Mar 2018 | 2509 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 59 | 33 |
| World rank now | #12,233 | #5,146 |
| World rank peak | #2,610 | #476 |
| Federation rank now | #189 | #76 |
| Games (career, STD) | 917 | 1,281 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 60% | 66% |
| % black wins | 50% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1791 | 2212 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 48 |
Best Win
Peter J Sowray
Alexander Cherniaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter J Sowray
Alexander Cherniaev