Mark Paragua vs Joseph Zeltsan
Mark Paragua (42, GM, PHI) and Joseph Zeltsan (24, IM, USA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Paragua leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2410 and 2382, the Elo model gives Paragua a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2410 vs 2382 (Δ +28)
With Mark Paragua as white
47% Mark25% draw29% Joseph
With Joseph Zeltsan as white
35% Mark28% draw37% Joseph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Paragua | Joseph Zeltsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2410 | 2382 |
| Peak rating | 2617 · Apr 2006 | 2439 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,497 | #1,994 |
| World rank peak | #101 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #99 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,576 | 330 |
| Months active | 210 | 118 |
| % white wins | 53% | 58% |
| % black wins | 49% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2385 | 2403 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 24 |
Best Win
Mark Paragua
Joseph Zeltsan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark Paragua
Joseph Zeltsan