Justin Sarkar vs Nicolas Checa
Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) and Nicolas Checa (25, GM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Sarkar leads the classical series 4–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2507, the Elo model gives Checa a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2277 vs 2507 (Δ -230)
With Justin Sarkar as white
16% Justin18% draw67% Nicolas
With Nicolas Checa as white
10% Justin15% draw75% Nicolas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Sarkar | Nicolas Checa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277-22 | 2507 |
| Peak rating | 2455 · Jan 2009 | 2574 · May 2021 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #537 |
| World rank peak | #1,217 | #324 |
| Federation rank now | #196 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,207 | 707 |
| Months active | 219 | 164 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 44% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2223 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 141 | 0 |
Best Win
Justin Sarkar
Nicolas Checa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Sarkar
Nicolas Checa