Gourlay, Iain

Iain Gourlay, a 52-year-old Scottish FIDE Master, is rated 2278 and ranked 10th among Scottish players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He has held steady between 2250 and 2300 for 15 months. 16 rated games in the past year (≈19/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 2025-26 4NCL Division 2 Rounds 7-8, Jersey International Open 2026, and 2025-26 4NCL Division 2 Rounds 5-6. He had 2 career breaks: 21 months (2009–2011) and 17 months (2013–2014). His peak of 2412 was reached at age 42 (Feb 2016); he also reached Scottish #5 in Dec 2015 and has been in Scottish top 10 for 132 months and counting (4 consecutive years on his current run).

Awarded FM in 2005 (age 31). Earned IM norms at 4NCL 2014-15 and e2e4 Gatwick Intl: GM norm 2016.