Reegan Palmer vs Jan Karsten
Reegan Palmer (19, CM, RSA) and Jan Karsten (18, IM, RSA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Karsten leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2048 and 2382, the Elo model gives Karsten a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2048 vs 2382 (Δ -334)
With Reegan Palmer as white
9% Reegan13% draw78% Jan
With Jan Karsten as white
5% Reegan11% draw84% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Reegan Palmer | Jan Karsten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2048 | 2382 |
| Peak rating | 2087 · Nov 2024 | 2385 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #21,003 | #1,994 |
| World rank peak | #15,661 | #1,945 |
| Federation rank now | #35 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 351 | 304 |
| Months active | 126 | 56 |
| % white wins | 60% | 57% |
| % black wins | 56% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2057 | 2377 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 29 |
Best Win
Reegan Palmer
Jan Karsten
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Reegan Palmer
Jan Karsten