Irina Krush vs Robert Hess
Irina Krush (43, GM, USA) and Robert Hess (35, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Hess leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2401 and 2591, the Elo model gives Hess a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2401 vs 2591 (Δ -190)
With Irina Krush as white
19% Irina20% draw61% Robert
With Robert Hess as white
13% Irina17% draw70% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Irina Krush | Robert Hess | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2401 | 2591 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · Oct 2013 | 2635 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 30 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,665 | #263 |
| World rank peak | #767 | #126 |
| Federation rank now | #89 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,193 | 503 |
| Months active | 220 | 210 |
| % white wins | 50% | 54% |
| % black wins | 39% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2401 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 94 | 0 |
Best Win
Irina Krush
Robert Hess
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).
Irina Krush
Robert Hess