Praveen Balakrishnan vs Daniel Girsh
Praveen Balakrishnan (24, GM, USA) and Daniel Girsh (22, FM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Girsh leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2500 and 2318, the Elo model gives Balakrishnan a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2500 vs 2318 (Δ +182)
With Praveen Balakrishnan as white
69% Praveen17% draw14% Daniel
With Daniel Girsh as white
60% Praveen20% draw20% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Praveen Balakrishnan | Daniel Girsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2500+4 | 2318+13 |
| Peak rating | 2529 · Jan 2023 | 2318 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 22 |
| World rank now | #577 | #3,536 |
| World rank peak | #484 | #3,536 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #156 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,039 | 464 |
| Months active | 166 | 100 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 47% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2418 | 2235 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 155 | 117 |
Best Win
Praveen Balakrishnan
Daniel Girsh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Praveen Balakrishnan
Daniel Girsh