Robert Keating vs James Neal
Robert Keating (59, USA) and James Neal (40, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Neal leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2077 and 2052, the Elo model gives Keating a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2077 vs 2052 (Δ +25)
With Robert Keating as white
48% Robert22% draw31% James
With James Neal as white
36% Robert24% draw39% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Keating | James Neal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2077 | 2052 |
| Peak rating | 2119 · Mar 2012 | 2174 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 45 | 31 |
| World rank now | #16,706 | #20,509 |
| World rank peak | #15,824 | #11,884 |
| Federation rank now | #437 | #592 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 369 |
| Months active | 190 | 132 |
| % white wins | 48% | 53% |
| % black wins | 43% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1983 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 14 |
Best Win
Robert Keating
James Neal
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).
Robert Keating
James Neal