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Tom O`Gorman vs Shane Melaugh

Tom O`Gorman (24, IM, IRL) and Shane Melaugh (25, FM, IRL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. O`Gorman leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2388 and 2254, the Elo model gives O`Gorman a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2388 vs 2254 +134)
With Tom O`Gorman as white
63% Tom18% draw18% Shane
With Shane Melaugh as white
53% Tom22% draw25% Shane

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Tom O`GormanShane Melaugh
Current rating (STD)23882254+6
Peak rating2401 · Jun 20222254 · May 2026
Peak age2025
World rank now#1,889#5,680
World rank peak#1,839#5,680
Federation rank now#3#16
Games (career, STD)657610
Months active144132
% white wins59%59%
% black wins50%51%
TPR last 12m (STD)22871716
Activity 12m (games)47228

Best Win

Tom O`Gorman
Shane Melaugh

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (15)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Tom O`Gorman
Shane Melaugh

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