Steven A Jones vs Chris Doran
Steven A Jones (34, ENG) and Chris Doran (56, ENG) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Jones leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2235 and 1968, the Elo model gives Jones a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2235 vs 1968 (Δ +267)
With Steven A Jones as white
79% Steven12% draw9% Chris
With Chris Doran as white
72% Steven14% draw14% Chris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Steven A Jones | Chris Doran | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2235 | 1968 |
| Peak rating | 2289 · Sep 2023 | 2028 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 31 | 41 |
| World rank now | #6,466 | #33,083 |
| World rank peak | #4,447 | #27,205 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #524 |
| Games (career, STD) | 993 | 542 |
| Months active | 184 | 187 |
| % white wins | 52% | 39% |
| % black wins | 44% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2261 | 1744 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 48 | 43 |
Best Win
Steven A Jones
Chris Doran
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Steven A Jones
Chris Doran