Sam Jukes vs Ifan Rathbone-Jones
Sam Jukes (33, WLS) and Ifan Rathbone-Jones (22, CM, WLS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Rathbone-Jones leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1898 and 2156, the Elo model gives Rathbone-Jones a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1898 vs 2156 (Δ -258)
With Sam Jukes as white
15% Sam14% draw71% Ifan
With Ifan Rathbone-Jones as white
10% Sam12% draw78% Ifan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Jukes | Ifan Rathbone-Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1898-27 | 2156-7 |
| Peak rating | 2002 · Jun 2025 | 2208 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 32 | 21 |
| World rank now | #48,653 | #10,841 |
| World rank peak | #25,911 | #7,526 |
| Federation rank now | #55 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 665 | 445 |
| Months active | 154 | 126 |
| % white wins | 46% | 47% |
| % black wins | 45% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1822 | 2078 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 105 | 41 |
Best Win
Sam Jukes
Ifan Rathbone-Jones
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).
Sam Jukes
Ifan Rathbone-Jones