Aaron Jacobson vs Joseph Zeltsan
Aaron Jacobson (27, IM, USA) and Joseph Zeltsan (24, IM, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Zeltsan leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2364 and 2382, the Elo model gives Zeltsan a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2364 vs 2382 (Δ -18)
With Aaron Jacobson as white
39% Aaron27% draw34% Joseph
With Joseph Zeltsan as white
30% Aaron25% draw45% Joseph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aaron Jacobson | Joseph Zeltsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2364 | 2382 |
| Peak rating | 2450 · Oct 2023 | 2439 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,383 | #1,994 |
| World rank peak | #1,115 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #115 | #99 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,024 | 330 |
| Months active | 150 | 118 |
| % white wins | 51% | 58% |
| % black wins | 43% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2296 | 2403 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 24 |
Best Win
Aaron Jacobson
Joseph Zeltsan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aaron Jacobson
Joseph Zeltsan