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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 -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 GrabinskyBrandon Jacobson
Current rating (STD)23632594+4
Peak rating2461 · Apr 20202599 · Nov 2025
Peak age2222
World rank now#2,397#173
World rank peak#1,083#162
Federation rank now#116#18
Games (career, STD)7181,287
Months active149141
% white wins56%56%
% black wins49%45%
TPR last 12m (STD)22942559
Activity 12m (games)15174

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

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