Edward Song vs Safal Bora
Edward Song (27, IM, USA) and Safal Bora (28, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Bora leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2391 and 2500, the Elo model gives Bora a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2391 vs 2500 (Δ -109)
With Edward Song as white
27% Edward25% draw48% Safal
With Safal Bora as white
20% Edward21% draw59% Safal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Edward Song | Safal Bora | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2391 | 2500 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Aug 2019 | 2501 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,828 | #577 |
| World rank peak | #1,775 | #575 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 665 | 674 |
| Months active | 176 | 170 |
| % white wins | 46% | 52% |
| % black wins | 37% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2349 | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 23 | 13 |
Best Win
Edward Song
Safal Bora
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).
Edward Song
Safal Bora