Robert Keating vs Michael Takahashi
Robert Keating (59, USA) and Michael Takahashi (24, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Keating leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2077 and 2089, the Elo model gives Takahashi a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2077 vs 2089 (Δ -12)
With Robert Keating as white
41% Robert24% draw35% Michael
With Michael Takahashi as white
32% Robert22% draw46% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Keating | Michael Takahashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2077 | 2089 |
| Peak rating | 2119 · Mar 2012 | 2110 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 45 | 23 |
| World rank now | #16,706 | #16,419 |
| World rank peak | #15,824 | #14,085 |
| Federation rank now | #437 | #500 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 336 |
| Months active | 190 | 129 |
| % white wins | 48% | 45% |
| % black wins | 43% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2094 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 26 |
Best Win
Robert Keating
Michael Takahashi
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).
Robert Keating
Michael Takahashi