Leif Pressman vs Mark Paragua
Leif Pressman (38, FM, USA) and Mark Paragua (42, GM, PHI) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Paragua leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2194 and 2410, the Elo model gives Paragua a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2194 vs 2410 (Δ -216)
With Leif Pressman as white
17% Leif18% draw65% Mark
With Mark Paragua as white
12% Leif15% draw73% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leif Pressman | Mark Paragua | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2194 | 2410 |
| Peak rating | 2307 · Nov 2018 | 2617 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 30 | 22 |
| World rank now | #8,501 | #1,497 |
| World rank peak | #4,060 | #101 |
| Federation rank now | #300 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 658 | 1,576 |
| Months active | 201 | 209 |
| % white wins | 48% | 53% |
| % black wins | 45% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2197 | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 109 |
Best Win
Leif Pressman
Mark Paragua
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leif Pressman
Mark Paragua