Gata Kamsky vs Joshua Friedel
Gata Kamsky (52, GM, FRA) and Joshua Friedel (40, GM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kamsky leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2596 and 2544, the Elo model gives Kamsky a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2596 vs 2544 (Δ +52)
With Gata Kamsky as white
50% Gata24% draw26% Joshua
With Joshua Friedel as white
38% Gata29% draw33% Joshua
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gata Kamsky | Joshua Friedel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596-5 | 2544 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Jul 2013 | 2562 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 39 | 32 |
| World rank now | #166 | #348 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #312 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 848 |
| Months active | 216 | 217 |
| % white wins | 52% | 51% |
| % black wins | 36% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2555 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 15 |
Best Win
Gata Kamsky
Joshua Friedel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gata Kamsky
Joshua Friedel