Justin Paul vs Evan Ling
Justin Paul (23, FM, USA) and Evan Ling (24, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Paul leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2335 and 2065, the Elo model gives Paul a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2335 vs 2065 (Δ +270)
With Justin Paul as white
79% Justin12% draw9% Evan
With Evan Ling as white
72% Justin15% draw13% Evan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Paul | Evan Ling | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2335 | 2065 |
| Peak rating | 2335 · Mar 2026 | 2119 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 23 | 17 |
| World rank now | #3,068 | #18,970 |
| World rank peak | #3,042 | #15,713 |
| Federation rank now | #139 | #556 |
| Games (career, STD) | 550 | 348 |
| Months active | 150 | 133 |
| % white wins | 48% | 41% |
| % black wins | 40% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2339 | 2100 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 5 |
Best Win
Justin Paul
Evan Ling
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Paul
Evan Ling