John M Burke vs Brandon Jacobson
John M Burke (25, GM, USA) and Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Burke leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2569 and 2594, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2569 vs 2594 (Δ -25)
With John M Burke as white
37% John29% draw34% Brandon
With Brandon Jacobson as white
29% John26% draw46% Brandon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John M Burke | Brandon Jacobson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2569 | 2594+4 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Sep 2023 | 2599 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #241 | #173 |
| World rank peak | #184 | #162 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 784 | 1,287 |
| Months active | 167 | 141 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 41% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2560 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 175 |
Best Win
John M Burke
Brandon Jacobson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
John M Burke
Brandon Jacobson