Jay Bonin vs Leif Pressman
Jay Bonin (71, IM, USA) and Leif Pressman (38, FM, USA) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Bonin leads with 6 wins to 2, with 8 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 March Marshall Premier FIDE - Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2079 and 2194, the Elo model gives Pressman a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2079 vs 2194 (Δ -115)
With Jay Bonin as white
28% Jay21% draw51% Leif
With Leif Pressman as white
21% Jay18% draw61% Leif
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jay Bonin | Leif Pressman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2079 | 2194 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2002 | 2307 · Nov 2018 |
| Peak age | 47 | 30 |
| World rank now | #17,423 | #8,501 |
| World rank peak | #1,517 | #4,060 |
| Federation rank now | #525 | #300 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,526 | 658 |
| Months active | 217 | 201 |
| % white wins | 54% | 48% |
| % black wins | 47% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1986 | 2197 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 162 | 95 |
Best Win
Jay Bonin
Leif Pressman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jay Bonin
Leif Pressman