Steve Sonnis vs Brian Allan
Steve Sonnis (81, ENG) and Brian Allan (92, SCO) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Sonnis leads with 4 wins to 3, with 10 draws — a 59% draw rate. Their last meeting at CCF Daytime Chess Club 2018-19 Stage 12 saw Allan prevail. With current classical ratings of 1756 and 1621, the Elo model gives Sonnis a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1756 vs 1621 (Δ +135)
With Steve Sonnis as white
66% Steve13% draw21% Brian
With Brian Allan as white
56% Steve16% draw28% Brian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Steve Sonnis | Brian Allan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1756 | 1621 |
| Peak rating | 1756 · Mar 2024 | 1935 · Oct 2006 |
| Peak age | 79 | 72 |
| World rank now | #89,408 | #138,416 |
| World rank peak | #65,800 | #38,602 |
| Federation rank now | #1,183 | #340 |
| Games (career, STD) | 222 | 622 |
| Months active | 171 | 197 |
| % white wins | 19% | 40% |
| % black wins | 21% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Steve Sonnis
Brian Allan
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).
Steve Sonnis
Brian Allan