Richard A Bates vs Thomas E Rendle
Richard A Bates (47, IM, ENG) and Thomas E Rendle (40, IM, ENG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Rendle leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2283 and 2368, the Elo model gives Rendle a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2283 vs 2368 (Δ -85)
With Richard A Bates as white
30% Richard25% draw45% Thomas
With Thomas E Rendle as white
23% Richard21% draw56% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard A Bates | Thomas E Rendle | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2283 | 2368 |
| Peak rating | 2397 · Oct 2017 | 2416 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 38 | 21 |
| World rank now | #4,616 | #2,283 |
| World rank peak | #2,209 | #1,921 |
| Federation rank now | #73 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 646 | 488 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 44% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2267 | 2389 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 50 |
Best Win
Richard A Bates
Thomas E Rendle
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
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
Thomas E Rendle