Justin Sarkar vs Darwin Yang
Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) and Darwin Yang (30, GM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Sarkar leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2482, the Elo model gives Yang a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2277 vs 2482 (Δ -205)
With Justin Sarkar as white
18% Justin19% draw63% Darwin
With Darwin Yang as white
12% Justin16% draw72% Darwin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Sarkar | Darwin Yang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277 | 2482 |
| Peak rating | 2455 · Jan 2009 | 2495 · Jul 2016 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #942 |
| World rank peak | #1,217 | #805 |
| Federation rank now | #196 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,208 | 866 |
| Months active | 220 | 193 |
| % white wins | 56% | 49% |
| % black wins | 44% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2224 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 154 | 0 |
Best Win
Justin Sarkar
Darwin Yang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Sarkar
Darwin Yang