Daniel Barrish vs Jan Karsten
Daniel Barrish (26, FM, RSA) and Jan Karsten (18, IM, RSA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Karsten leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2382, the Elo model gives Karsten a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2382 (Δ -137)
With Daniel Barrish as white
25% Daniel22% draw53% Jan
With Jan Karsten as white
18% Daniel18% draw64% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Barrish | Jan Karsten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245 | 2382 |
| Peak rating | 2363 · Sep 2019 | 2385 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #1,994 |
| World rank peak | #2,842 | #1,945 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 749 | 304 |
| Months active | 182 | 56 |
| % white wins | 45% | 57% |
| % black wins | 37% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2188 | 2377 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 29 |
Best Win
Daniel Barrish
Jan Karsten
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).
Daniel Barrish
Jan Karsten