Leif Pressman vs Ted Belanoff
Leif Pressman (38, FM, USA) and Ted Belanoff (35, USA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 22 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2194 and 1977, the Elo model gives Pressman a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2194 vs 1977 (Δ +217)
With Leif Pressman as white
74% Leif13% draw12% Ted
With Ted Belanoff as white
66% Leif16% draw18% Ted
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leif Pressman | Ted Belanoff | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2194 | 1977 |
| Peak rating | 2307 · Nov 2018 | 2057 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 30 | 24 |
| World rank now | #8,501 | #29,999 |
| World rank peak | #4,060 | #19,045 |
| Federation rank now | #300 | #841 |
| Games (career, STD) | 658 | 166 |
| Months active | 202 | 170 |
| % white wins | 48% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2197 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 16 |
Best Win
Leif Pressman
Ted Belanoff
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
Ted Belanoff