George Li vs Praveen Balakrishnan
George Li (26, IM, USA) and Praveen Balakrishnan (24, GM, USA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Li leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2382 and 2500, the Elo model gives Balakrishnan a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2382 vs 2500 (Δ -118)
With George Li as white
26% George24% draw50% Praveen
With Praveen Balakrishnan as white
19% George20% draw61% Praveen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| George Li | Praveen Balakrishnan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2382 | 2500 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Feb 2020 | 2529 · Jan 2023 |
| Peak age | 20 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,072 | #576 |
| World rank peak | #1,402 | #484 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 469 | 1,039 |
| Months active | 175 | 167 |
| % white wins | 56% | 53% |
| % black wins | 58% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2418 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 155 |
Best Win
George Li
Praveen Balakrishnan
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).
George Li
Praveen Balakrishnan