Justin Sarkar vs Aleksandr Lenderman
Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) and Aleksandr Lenderman (37, GM, USA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Lenderman leads with 7 wins to 0, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at Marshall FIDE Blitz 67 saw Lenderman prevail. With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2462, the Elo model gives Lenderman a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2277 vs 2462 (Δ -185)
With Justin Sarkar as white
20% Justin20% draw60% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Lenderman as white
14% Justin17% draw70% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Sarkar | Aleksandr Lenderman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277-22 | 2462 |
| Peak rating | 2455 · Jan 2009 | 2654 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 28 | 30 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #896 |
| World rank peak | #1,217 | #97 |
| Federation rank now | #196 | #57 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,207 | 1,626 |
| Months active | 219 | 211 |
| % white wins | 56% | 62% |
| % black wins | 44% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2223 | 2430 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 141 | 79 |
Best Win
Justin Sarkar
Aleksandr Lenderman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Sarkar
Aleksandr Lenderman