Tal Baron vs Ori Kobo
Tal Baron (34, GM, ISR) and Ori Kobo (29, GM, ISR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Baron leads the classical series 5–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2410 and 2478, the Elo model gives Kobo a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2410 vs 2478 (Δ -68)
With Tal Baron as white
32% Tal27% draw41% Ori
With Ori Kobo as white
24% Tal23% draw53% Ori
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tal Baron | Ori Kobo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2410 | 2478 |
| Peak rating | 2560 · Aug 2016 | 2559 · May 2023 |
| Peak age | 24 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,497 | #750 |
| World rank peak | #386 | #329 |
| Federation rank now | #51 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,162 | 1,120 |
| Months active | 196 | 176 |
| % white wins | 55% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2326 | 2427 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 110 | 90 |
Best Win
Tal Baron
Ori Kobo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tal Baron
Ori Kobo