Aaron Grabinsky vs Brandon Jacobson
Aaron Grabinsky (28, IM, USA) and Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Grabinsky leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2594, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2594 (Δ -231)
With Aaron Grabinsky as white
15% Aaron18% draw66% Brandon
With Brandon Jacobson as white
10% Aaron15% draw75% Brandon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aaron Grabinsky | Brandon Jacobson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2363 | 2594+4 |
| Peak rating | 2461 · Apr 2020 | 2599 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,397 | #173 |
| World rank peak | #1,083 | #162 |
| Federation rank now | #116 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 718 | 1,287 |
| Months active | 149 | 141 |
| % white wins | 56% | 56% |
| % black wins | 49% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2294 | 2559 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 174 |
Best Win
Aaron Grabinsky
Brandon Jacobson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aaron Grabinsky
Brandon Jacobson