Alexander Katz vs Nico Chasin
Alexander Katz (30, IM, USA) and Nico Chasin (20, GM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Katz leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2485, the Elo model gives Chasin a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2485 (Δ -88)
With Alexander Katz as white
30% Alexander26% draw45% Nico
With Nico Chasin as white
22% Alexander22% draw56% Nico
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Katz | Nico Chasin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397+26 | 2485-15 |
| Peak rating | 2470 · Feb 2023 | 2524 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 27 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #705 |
| World rank peak | #945 | #448 |
| Federation rank now | #91 | #46 |
| Games (career, STD) | 663 | 1,050 |
| Months active | 180 | 140 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 47% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2386 | 2471 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 350 |
Best Win
Alexander Katz
Nico Chasin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Katz
Nico Chasin