Daniel Brashaw vs Michael Takahashi
Daniel Brashaw (36, USA) and Michael Takahashi (24, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Brashaw leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2162 and 2089, the Elo model gives Brashaw a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2162 vs 2089 (Δ +73)
With Daniel Brashaw as white
55% Daniel20% draw25% Michael
With Michael Takahashi as white
44% Daniel23% draw33% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Brashaw | Michael Takahashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2162 | 2089 |
| Peak rating | 2181 · Sep 2017 | 2110 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 23 |
| World rank now | #12,441 | #16,417 |
| World rank peak | #11,426 | #14,085 |
| Federation rank now | #352 | #500 |
| Games (career, STD) | 86 | 336 |
| Months active | 148 | 128 |
| % white wins | 60% | 45% |
| % black wins | 69% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2094 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 26 |
Best Win
Daniel Brashaw
Michael Takahashi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel Brashaw
Michael Takahashi