Craig Hilby vs Brandon Jacobson
Craig Hilby (26, IM, USA) and Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Jacobson leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2414 and 2594, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2414 vs 2594 (Δ -180)
With Craig Hilby as white
20% Craig21% draw59% Brandon
With Brandon Jacobson as white
14% Craig18% draw69% Brandon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Craig Hilby | Brandon Jacobson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2414 | 2594 |
| Peak rating | 2454 · Sep 2020 | 2599 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,447 | #173 |
| World rank peak | #1,163 | #162 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 877 | 1,287 |
| Months active | 171 | 142 |
| % white wins | 45% | 56% |
| % black wins | 35% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2362 | 2559 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 52 | 172 |
Best Win
Craig Hilby
Brandon Jacobson
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).
Craig Hilby
Brandon Jacobson