Aleksandr Ostrovskiy vs Brandon Jacobson
Aleksandr Ostrovskiy (30, IM, USA) and Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2021 SPICE Cup Open saw Jacobson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2356 and 2594, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2356 vs 2594 (Δ -238)
With Aleksandr Ostrovskiy as white
15% Aleksandr18% draw67% Brandon
With Brandon Jacobson as white
10% Aleksandr15% draw75% Brandon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Ostrovskiy | Brandon Jacobson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2356-20 | 2594+4 |
| Peak rating | 2453 · Mar 2019 | 2599 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,563 | #173 |
| World rank peak | #1,290 | #162 |
| Federation rank now | #125 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,477 | 1,287 |
| Months active | 189 | 141 |
| % white wins | 46% | 56% |
| % black wins | 37% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2345 | 2562 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 122 | 173 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Ostrovskiy
Brandon Jacobson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Ostrovskiy
Brandon Jacobson