David Howell

World rank: No. 47 (October 2026)
Rating: 2665
Peak rating: 2712 (August 2015)
Title: Grandmaster (2007)
Federation: England
Born: November 14, 1990, Eastbourne, England (age 35)
FIDE ID: 410608

An English grandmaster and three-time British champion, in 2009, 2013 and 2014. Howell earned the grandmaster title at 16, then the second-youngest Briton ever to do so.

He reached a peak rating of 2712 in 2015 and is also a familiar voice as a commentator on elite events.

Career highlights

Three-time British Champion (2009, 2013, 2014)
Grandmaster at 16, then the second-youngest Briton
Peak rating 2712 (August 2015)

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Profile last reviewed September 29, 2026. Ratings update monthly from FIDE.