Brandon Jacobson vs Vincent Tsay
Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) and Vincent Tsay (21, FM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Jacobson leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2305, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2305 (Δ +289)
With Brandon Jacobson as white
80% Brandon13% draw7% Vincent
With Vincent Tsay as white
73% Brandon16% draw11% Vincent
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Brandon Jacobson | Vincent Tsay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2305 |
| Peak rating | 2599 · Nov 2025 | 2378 · Feb 2023 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #173 | #3,901 |
| World rank peak | #162 | #2,291 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #182 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,287 | 596 |
| Months active | 142 | 120 |
| % white wins | 56% | 43% |
| % black wins | 45% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2559 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 172 | 0 |
Best Win
Brandon Jacobson
Vincent Tsay
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Brandon Jacobson
Vincent Tsay