Vishal Kobla vs Justin Paul
Vishal Kobla (25, CM, USA) and Justin Paul (23, FM, USA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Kobla leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1968 and 2335, the Elo model gives Paul a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1968 vs 2335 (Δ -367)
With Vishal Kobla as white
7% Vishal11% draw81% Justin
With Justin Paul as white
4% Vishal10% draw86% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vishal Kobla | Justin Paul | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968 | 2335 |
| Peak rating | 2121 · Mar 2017 | 2335 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 23 |
| World rank now | #30,437 | #3,068 |
| World rank peak | #16,862 | #3,042 |
| Federation rank now | #852 | #139 |
| Games (career, STD) | 280 | 550 |
| Months active | 149 | 150 |
| % white wins | 48% | 48% |
| % black wins | 33% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2339 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 20 |
Best Win
Vishal Kobla
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).
Vishal Kobla
Justin Paul