Joseph Zeltsan vs Liam Putnam
Joseph Zeltsan (24, IM, USA) and Liam Putnam (18, IM, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Zeltsan leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2382 and 2497, the Elo model gives Putnam a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2382 vs 2497 (Δ -115)
With Joseph Zeltsan as white
27% Joseph24% draw49% Liam
With Liam Putnam as white
20% Joseph20% draw60% Liam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Zeltsan | Liam Putnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2382 | 2497 |
| Peak rating | 2439 · Jan 2024 | 2498 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 17 |
| World rank now | #1,994 | #599 |
| World rank peak | #1,241 | #599 |
| Federation rank now | #99 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 330 | 666 |
| Months active | 118 | 108 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 50% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2403 | 2471 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 218 |
Best Win
Joseph Zeltsan
Liam Putnam
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joseph Zeltsan
Liam Putnam