Kassa Korley vs Brandon Jacobson
Kassa Korley (33, IM, DEN) and Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Jacobson leads with 6 wins to 5, with 7 draws — a 39% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2022 New York Winter Invitational GM B drew. With current classical ratings of 2424 and 2594, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2424 vs 2594 (Δ -170)
With Kassa Korley as white
21% Kassa21% draw58% Brandon
With Brandon Jacobson as white
15% Kassa18% draw68% Brandon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kassa Korley | Brandon Jacobson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2424 | 2594+4 |
| Peak rating | 2468 · May 2019 | 2599 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,309 | #173 |
| World rank peak | #956 | #162 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,187 | 1,287 |
| Months active | 188 | 141 |
| % white wins | 45% | 56% |
| % black wins | 39% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2400 | 2560 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 175 |
Best Win
Kassa Korley
Brandon Jacobson
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).
Kassa Korley
Brandon Jacobson