Nicolas Checa vs John M Burke
Nicolas Checa (25, GM, USA) and John M Burke (25, GM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Checa leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2569, the Elo model gives Burke a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2569 (Δ -62)
With Nicolas Checa as white
32% Nicolas28% draw40% John
With John M Burke as white
25% Nicolas24% draw52% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolas Checa | John M Burke | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507 | 2569 |
| Peak rating | 2574 · May 2021 | 2604 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 20 | 22 |
| World rank now | #537 | #241 |
| World rank peak | #324 | #184 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 707 | 784 |
| Months active | 164 | 167 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 52% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nicolas Checa
John M Burke
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicolas Checa
John M Burke