Justin Sarkar vs Leif Pressman
Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) and Leif Pressman (38, FM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Sarkar leads the classical series 4–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2194, the Elo model gives Sarkar a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2277 vs 2194 (Δ +83)
With Justin Sarkar as white
56% Justin20% draw24% Leif
With Leif Pressman as white
45% Justin24% draw31% Leif
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Sarkar | Leif Pressman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277 | 2194 |
| Peak rating | 2455 · Jan 2009 | 2307 · Nov 2018 |
| Peak age | 28 | 30 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #8,501 |
| World rank peak | #1,217 | #4,060 |
| Federation rank now | #196 | #300 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,208 | 658 |
| Months active | 220 | 202 |
| % white wins | 56% | 48% |
| % black wins | 44% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2224 | 2197 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 154 | 95 |
Best Win
Justin Sarkar
Leif Pressman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Sarkar
Leif Pressman