Justin Tan vs Ari Dale
Justin Tan (29, GM, AUS) and Ari Dale (28, IM, AUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Tan leads with 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2021 Ballarat Begonia Open saw Tan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2510 and 2273, the Elo model gives Tan a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2510 vs 2273 (Δ +237)
With Justin Tan as white
75% Justin15% draw10% Ari
With Ari Dale as white
67% Justin17% draw15% Ari
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Tan | Ari Dale | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2510 | 2273 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Mar 2022 | 2404 · Jul 2017 |
| Peak age | 25 | 19 |
| World rank now | #521 | #4,992 |
| World rank peak | #471 | #2,105 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,185 | 930 |
| Months active | 190 | 180 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 46% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2424 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 70 | 23 |
Best Win
Justin Tan
Ari Dale
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 Tan
Ari Dale