Jay Bonin vs Mark Paragua
Jay Bonin (71, IM, USA) and Mark Paragua (42, GM, PHI) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Paragua leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2079 and 2410, the Elo model gives Paragua a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2079 vs 2410 (Δ -331)
With Jay Bonin as white
9% Jay13% draw78% Mark
With Mark Paragua as white
5% Jay11% draw84% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jay Bonin | Mark Paragua | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2079 | 2410 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2002 | 2617 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 47 | 22 |
| World rank now | #17,423 | #1,497 |
| World rank peak | #1,517 | #101 |
| Federation rank now | #525 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,526 | 1,576 |
| Months active | 217 | 209 |
| % white wins | 54% | 53% |
| % black wins | 47% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1986 | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 162 | 109 |
Best Win
Jay Bonin
Mark Paragua
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jay Bonin
Mark Paragua