Praveen Balakrishnan vs David Brodsky
Praveen Balakrishnan (24, GM, USA) and David Brodsky (24, GM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Balakrishnan leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2500 and 2510, the Elo model gives Brodsky a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2500 vs 2510 (Δ -10)
With Praveen Balakrishnan as white
40% Praveen28% draw32% David
With David Brodsky as white
30% Praveen27% draw43% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Praveen Balakrishnan | David Brodsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2500+4 | 2510+2 |
| Peak rating | 2529 · Jan 2023 | 2539 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 22 |
| World rank now | #577 | #521 |
| World rank peak | #484 | #381 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,039 | 1,060 |
| Months active | 166 | 156 |
| % white wins | 53% | 54% |
| % black wins | 47% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2418 | 2462 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 155 | 123 |
Best Win
Praveen Balakrishnan
David Brodsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Praveen Balakrishnan
David Brodsky