Sam J Porter vs Martin J Faulkner
Sam J Porter (34, ENG) and Martin J Faulkner (55, ENG) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Porter leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1985 and 1882, the Elo model gives Porter a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1985 vs 1882 (Δ +103)
With Sam J Porter as white
61% Sam17% draw23% Martin
With Martin J Faulkner as white
50% Sam20% draw30% Martin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam J Porter | Martin J Faulkner | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1985 | 1882 |
| Peak rating | 2007 · Aug 2018 | 1923 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 26 | 46 |
| World rank now | #29,626 | #52,676 |
| World rank peak | #27,226 | #37,568 |
| Federation rank now | #428 | #839 |
| Games (career, STD) | 137 | 710 |
| Months active | 178 | 150 |
| % white wins | 55% | 46% |
| % black wins | 55% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1543 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 128 |
Best Win
Sam J Porter
Martin J Faulkner
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam J Porter
Martin J Faulkner