Justin Penrose vs Tom Kalisch
Justin Penrose (63, AUS) and Tom Kalisch (78, AUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Penrose leads with 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2017 MCC Open saw Penrose prevail. With current classical ratings of 1952 and 1770, the Elo model gives Penrose a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1952 vs 1770 (Δ +182)
With Justin Penrose as white
71% Justin13% draw16% Tom
With Tom Kalisch as white
62% Justin16% draw22% Tom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Penrose | Tom Kalisch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1952 | 1770+2 |
| Peak rating | 2061 · Jul 2003 | 1933 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 40 | 60 |
| World rank now | #41,614 | #85,724 |
| World rank peak | #27,891 | #36,709 |
| Federation rank now | #169 | #494 |
| Games (career, STD) | 396 | 712 |
| Months active | 207 | 198 |
| % white wins | 59% | 46% |
| % black wins | 45% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1665 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 28 |
Best Win
Justin Penrose
Tom Kalisch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Penrose
Tom Kalisch