Steve Sonnis vs David C Clayton
Steve Sonnis (81, ENG) and David C Clayton (74, ENG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sonnis leads with 3 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at CCF Daytime Chess Club 2018-19 Stage 12 saw Sonnis prevail. With current classical ratings of 1756 and 1630, the Elo model gives Sonnis a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1756 vs 1630 (Δ +126)
With Steve Sonnis as white
65% Steve14% draw21% David
With David C Clayton as white
55% Steve16% draw29% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Steve Sonnis | David C Clayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1756 | 1630+2 |
| Peak rating | 1756 · Mar 2024 | 1670 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 79 | 72 |
| World rank now | #89,408 | #135,691 |
| World rank peak | #65,800 | #91,977 |
| Federation rank now | #1,183 | #2,092 |
| Games (career, STD) | 222 | 172 |
| Months active | 171 | 134 |
| % white wins | 19% | 33% |
| % black wins | 21% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1364 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 23 |
Best Win
Steve Sonnis
David C Clayton
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Steve Sonnis
David C Clayton