Peter K Wells vs Peter J Sowray
Peter K Wells (61, GM, ENG) and Peter J Sowray (67, FM, ENG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Wells leads with 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 Cambridge International Open saw Wells prevail. With current classical ratings of 2318 and 2137, the Elo model gives Wells a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2318 vs 2137 (Δ +181)
With Peter K Wells as white
70% Peter16% draw15% Peter
With Peter J Sowray as white
61% Peter19% draw21% Peter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter K Wells | Peter J Sowray | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2318 | 2137 |
| Peak rating | 2529 · Jul 2005 | 2384 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 40 | 59 |
| World rank now | #3,536 | #12,233 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #2,610 |
| Federation rank now | #57 | #188 |
| Games (career, STD) | 885 | 917 |
| Months active | 218 | 220 |
| % white wins | 51% | 60% |
| % black wins | 42% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1918 | 1760 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 85 | 47 |
Best Win
Peter K Wells
Peter J Sowray
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter K Wells
Peter J Sowray