Brandon Jacobson vs Justin Wang
Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) and Justin Wang (21, IM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Jacobson leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2524, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2524 (Δ +70)
With Brandon Jacobson as white
53% Brandon23% draw24% Justin
With Justin Wang as white
41% Brandon27% draw31% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Brandon Jacobson | Justin Wang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594+4 | 2524 |
| Peak rating | 2599 · Nov 2025 | 2529 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #173 | #442 |
| World rank peak | #162 | #436 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,287 | 725 |
| Months active | 141 | 131 |
| % white wins | 56% | 49% |
| % black wins | 45% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2559 | 2449 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 13 |
Best Win
Brandon Jacobson
Justin Wang
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).
Brandon Jacobson
Justin Wang