Irina Krush vs Jennifer Yu
Irina Krush (43, GM, USA) and Jennifer Yu (24, FM, USA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Yu leads with 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 Mona Karff Memorial - Marshall Chess Club Women's Championship saw Krush prevail. With current classical ratings of 2401 and 2358, the Elo model gives Krush a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2401 vs 2358 (Δ +43)
With Irina Krush as white
49% Irina24% draw27% Jennifer
With Jennifer Yu as white
37% Irina28% draw35% Jennifer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2401 | 2358+38 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · Oct 2013 | 2379 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 30 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,665 | #2,516 |
| World rank peak | #767 | #2,516 |
| Federation rank now | #89 | #123 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,193 | 1,100 |
| Months active | 219 | 162 |
| % white wins | 50% | 45% |
| % black wins | 39% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2401 | 2308 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 94 | 136 |
Best Win
Irina Krush
Jennifer Yu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Irina Krush
Jennifer Yu