Arvin Nicholas vs Justin James
Arvin Nicholas (33, LCA) and Justin James (19, LCA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. James leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1739 and 1898, the Elo model gives James a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1739 vs 1898 (Δ -159)
With Arvin Nicholas as white
25% Arvin16% draw59% Justin
With Justin James as white
18% Arvin14% draw69% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arvin Nicholas | Justin James | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1739+11 | 1898+2 |
| Peak rating | 1751 · Jan 2020 | 1913 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 18 |
| World rank now | #96,273 | #48,653 |
| World rank peak | #56,758 | #43,648 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 107 | 174 |
| Months active | 79 | 37 |
| % white wins | 51% | 59% |
| % black wins | 41% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1556 | 1606 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 85 |
Best Win
Arvin Nicholas
Justin James
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arvin Nicholas
Justin James