Justin Sarkar vs Mark Paragua
Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) and Mark Paragua (42, GM, PHI) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Paragua leads with 6 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at Marshall FIDE Blitz 45 saw Paragua prevail. With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2410, the Elo model gives Paragua a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2277 vs 2410 (Δ -133)
With Justin Sarkar as white
25% Justin22% draw53% Mark
With Mark Paragua as white
18% Justin19% draw63% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Sarkar | Mark Paragua | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277-22 | 2410 |
| Peak rating | 2455 · Jan 2009 | 2617 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 28 | 22 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #1,497 |
| World rank peak | #1,217 | #101 |
| Federation rank now | #196 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,207 | 1,576 |
| Months active | 219 | 209 |
| % white wins | 56% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2223 | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 141 | 109 |
Best Win
Justin Sarkar
Mark Paragua
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Sarkar
Mark Paragua