Sergei Azarov vs Brandon Jacobson
Sergei Azarov (43, GM, FID) and Brandon Jacobson (23, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Azarov leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2557 and 2594, the Elo model gives Jacobson a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2557 vs 2594 (Δ -37)
With Sergei Azarov as white
35% Sergei30% draw35% Brandon
With Brandon Jacobson as white
27% Sergei25% draw48% Brandon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergei Azarov | Brandon Jacobson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2557 | 2594+4 |
| Peak rating | 2667 · Nov 2011 | 2599 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 22 |
| World rank now | #277 | #173 |
| World rank peak | #77 | #162 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,209 | 1,287 |
| Months active | 218 | 141 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 39% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2441 | 2562 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 176 |
Best Win
Sergei Azarov
Brandon Jacobson
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).
Sergei Azarov
Brandon Jacobson