Richard A Bates vs Daniel W Gormally
Richard A Bates (47, IM, ENG) and Daniel W Gormally (50, GM, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Gormally leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2283 and 2366, the Elo model gives Gormally a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2283 vs 2366 (Δ -83)
With Richard A Bates as white
31% Richard25% draw44% Daniel
With Daniel W Gormally as white
23% Richard21% draw56% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard A Bates | Daniel W Gormally | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2283 | 2366-10 |
| Peak rating | 2397 · Oct 2017 | 2573 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 38 | 30 |
| World rank now | #4,616 | #2,329 |
| World rank peak | #2,209 | #212 |
| Federation rank now | #73 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 646 | 1,229 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 51% | 60% |
| % black wins | 44% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2267 | 2255 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 194 |
Best Win
Richard A Bates
Daniel W Gormally
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Richard A Bates
Daniel W Gormally