Leif Pressman vs Zachary Tanenbaum
Leif Pressman (38, FM, USA) and Zachary Tanenbaum (26, FM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2194 and 2299, the Elo model gives Tanenbaum a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2194 vs 2299 (Δ -105)
With Leif Pressman as white
29% Leif23% draw49% Zachary
With Zachary Tanenbaum as white
21% Leif19% draw60% Zachary
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leif Pressman | Zachary Tanenbaum | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2194 | 2299-16 |
| Peak rating | 2307 · Nov 2018 | 2371 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 30 | 25 |
| World rank now | #8,501 | #4,121 |
| World rank peak | #4,060 | #2,222 |
| Federation rank now | #300 | #172 |
| Games (career, STD) | 658 | 712 |
| Months active | 201 | 167 |
| % white wins | 48% | 49% |
| % black wins | 45% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2197 | 2306 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 97 |
Best Win
Leif Pressman
Zachary Tanenbaum
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leif Pressman
Zachary Tanenbaum