Aleksandr Ostrovskiy vs James Black
Aleksandr Ostrovskiy (30, IM, USA) and James Black (28, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Ostrovskiy leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2356 and 2114, the Elo model gives Ostrovskiy a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2356 vs 2114 (Δ +242)
With Aleksandr Ostrovskiy as white
76% Aleksandr14% draw10% James
With James Black as white
69% Aleksandr16% draw15% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Ostrovskiy | James Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2356 | 2114 |
| Peak rating | 2453 · Mar 2019 | 2201 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 23 | 14 |
| World rank now | #2,563 | #14,127 |
| World rank peak | #1,290 | #10,491 |
| Federation rank now | #125 | #434 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,477 | 362 |
| Months active | 190 | 177 |
| % white wins | 46% | 42% |
| % black wins | 37% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2345 | 2088 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 122 | 4 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Ostrovskiy
James Black
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Ostrovskiy
James Black