Yehuda Gruenfeld vs Ori Kobo
Yehuda Gruenfeld (70, GM, ISR) and Ori Kobo (29, GM, ISR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Kobo leads with 4 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 55% draw rate. Their last meeting at JERUSALEM OPEN 2025 saw Kobo prevail. With current classical ratings of 2367 and 2478, the Elo model gives Kobo a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2367 vs 2478 (Δ -111)
With Yehuda Gruenfeld as white
27% Yehuda24% draw49% Ori
With Ori Kobo as white
20% Yehuda20% draw60% Ori
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yehuda Gruenfeld | Ori Kobo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2367 | 2478 |
| Peak rating | 2520 · Jan 2001 | 2559 · May 2023 |
| Peak age | 45 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,301 | #750 |
| World rank peak | #376 | #329 |
| Federation rank now | #67 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 835 | 1,120 |
| Months active | 217 | 176 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 52% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2364 | 2427 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 119 | 90 |
Best Win
Yehuda Gruenfeld
Ori Kobo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yehuda Gruenfeld
Ori Kobo