Elshan Moradiabadi vs Brandon Jacobson
Elshan Moradiabadi (41, GM, USA) and Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Moradiabadi leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2494 and 2594, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2494 vs 2594 (Δ -100)
With Elshan Moradiabadi as white
28% Elshan26% draw46% Brandon
With Brandon Jacobson as white
21% Elshan21% draw58% Brandon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Elshan Moradiabadi | Brandon Jacobson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2494 | 2594+4 |
| Peak rating | 2603 · Mar 2016 | 2599 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 31 | 22 |
| World rank now | #625 | #173 |
| World rank peak | #220 | #162 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,314 | 1,287 |
| Months active | 217 | 141 |
| % white wins | 56% | 56% |
| % black wins | 46% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2333 | 2560 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 21 | 175 |
Best Win
Elshan Moradiabadi
Brandon Jacobson
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).
Elshan Moradiabadi
Brandon Jacobson