Sahil Sinha vs Justin Paul
Sahil Sinha (26, IM, USA) and Justin Paul (23, FM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Sinha leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2330 and 2335, the Elo model gives Paul a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2330 vs 2335 (Δ -5)
With Sahil Sinha as white
41% Sahil26% draw33% Justin
With Justin Paul as white
32% Sahil26% draw43% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sahil Sinha | Justin Paul | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2330 | 2335 |
| Peak rating | 2375 · Apr 2021 | 2335 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 23 |
| World rank now | #3,203 | #3,068 |
| World rank peak | #2,676 | #3,042 |
| Federation rank now | #146 | #139 |
| Games (career, STD) | 782 | 550 |
| Months active | 161 | 149 |
| % white wins | 37% | 48% |
| % black wins | 29% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2291 | 2339 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 20 |
Best Win
Sahil Sinha
Justin Paul
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).
Sahil Sinha
Justin Paul