Stephen Brady vs Sam E. Collins
Stephen Brady (57, FM, IRL) and Sam E. Collins (44, IM, IRL) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Collins leads with 8 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at LCU Armstrong Cup 2022-3 Rounds 3-4 drew. With current classical ratings of 2266 and 2459, the Elo model gives Collins a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2266 vs 2459 (Δ -193)
With Stephen Brady as white
19% Stephen19% draw62% Sam
With Sam E. Collins as white
13% Stephen16% draw71% Sam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stephen Brady | Sam E. Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2266+12 | 2459-2 |
| Peak rating | 2397 · May 2012 | 2495 · Aug 2014 |
| Peak age | 43 | 32 |
| World rank now | #5,216 | #925 |
| World rank peak | #2,209 | #811 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 457 | 867 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 50% | 60% |
| % black wins | 51% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 703 | 149 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 26 | 12 |
Best Win
Stephen Brady
Sam E. Collins
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stephen Brady
Sam E. Collins