Jay Bonin vs Justin Sarkar
Jay Bonin (71, IM, USA) and Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Sarkar leads with 6 wins to 1, with 10 draws — a 59% draw rate. Their last meeting at Marshall FIDE Blitz 68 drew. With current classical ratings of 2079 and 2277, the Elo model gives Sarkar a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2079 vs 2277 (Δ -198)
With Jay Bonin as white
19% Jay18% draw63% Justin
With Justin Sarkar as white
13% Jay15% draw72% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jay Bonin | Justin Sarkar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2079 | 2277-22 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2002 | 2455 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 47 | 28 |
| World rank now | #17,423 | #4,826 |
| World rank peak | #1,517 | #1,217 |
| Federation rank now | #525 | #196 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,526 | 2,207 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 47% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1986 | 2223 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 162 | 141 |
Best Win
Jay Bonin
Justin Sarkar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jay Bonin
Justin Sarkar