Justin Sarkar vs Magesh Chandran Panchanathan
Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) and Magesh Chandran Panchanathan (43, GM, IND) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2434, the Elo model gives Panchanathan 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 2434 (Δ -157)
With Justin Sarkar as white
23% Justin21% draw56% Magesh
With Magesh Chandran Panchanathan as white
16% Justin18% draw66% Magesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Sarkar | Magesh Chandran Panchanathan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277-22 | 2434-5 |
| Peak rating | 2455 · Jan 2009 | 2586 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 28 | 28 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #1,217 | #269 |
| Federation rank now | #196 | #79 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,207 | 883 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 44% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2223 | 2364 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 141 | 75 |
Best Win
Justin Sarkar
Magesh Chandran Panchanathan
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 Sarkar
Magesh Chandran Panchanathan