Praveen Balakrishnan vs Justin Paul
Praveen Balakrishnan (24, GM, USA) and Justin Paul (23, FM, USA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Balakrishnan leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2500 and 2335, the Elo model gives Balakrishnan a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2500 vs 2335 (Δ +165)
With Praveen Balakrishnan as white
67% Praveen18% draw15% Justin
With Justin Paul as white
57% Praveen21% draw22% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Praveen Balakrishnan | Justin Paul | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2500 | 2335 |
| Peak rating | 2529 · Jan 2023 | 2335 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 23 |
| World rank now | #576 | #3,068 |
| World rank peak | #484 | #3,042 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #139 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,039 | 550 |
| Months active | 167 | 150 |
| % white wins | 53% | 48% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2418 | 2339 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 155 | 20 |
Best Win
Praveen Balakrishnan
Justin Paul
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).
Praveen Balakrishnan
Justin Paul