Leif Pressman vs Mikheil Kekelidze
Leif Pressman (38, FM, USA) and Mikheil Kekelidze (52, GM, GEO) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Kekelidze leads the classical series 6–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2194 and 2385, the Elo model gives Kekelidze a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2194 vs 2385 (Δ -191)
With Leif Pressman as white
20% Leif19% draw62% Mikheil
With Mikheil Kekelidze as white
14% Leif16% draw71% Mikheil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leif Pressman | Mikheil Kekelidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2194 | 2385 |
| Peak rating | 2307 · Nov 2018 | 2520 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 30 | 32 |
| World rank now | #8,501 | #1,940 |
| World rank peak | #4,060 | #432 |
| Federation rank now | #300 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 658 | 1,060 |
| Months active | 201 | 219 |
| % white wins | 48% | 60% |
| % black wins | 45% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2197 | 2373 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 116 |
Best Win
Leif Pressman
Mikheil Kekelidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leif Pressman
Mikheil Kekelidze