Boris Kantsler vs Tal Baron
Boris Kantsler (64, GM, ISR) and Tal Baron (34, GM, ISR) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Baron leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2348 and 2410, the Elo model gives Baron a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2348 vs 2410 (Δ -62)
With Boris Kantsler as white
33% Boris27% draw40% Tal
With Tal Baron as white
25% Boris23% draw52% Tal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Kantsler | Tal Baron | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2348 | 2410 |
| Peak rating | 2526 · Oct 2001 | 2560 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 39 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,758 | #1,497 |
| World rank peak | #357 | #386 |
| Federation rank now | #77 | #51 |
| Games (career, STD) | 917 | 1,162 |
| Months active | 218 | 197 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2336 | 2326 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 211 | 110 |
Best Win
Boris Kantsler
Tal Baron
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Kantsler
Tal Baron