USA · 47 yrs · K=10 · Peak 2418 (Oct 2007)
Best performance: 2540 at 2011 Berekely International(Best of 2011)
Classical rating
2344
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jan 2001 or earlier
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 2347 to 2344 over the last 12 months; peak 2418 in October 2007.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 2344, -3, 6 games |
| Oct 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 2347, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 5 games, Oct 3 – Oct 4.
From 147 classical games on record, the latest on Oct 4.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 43rd Annual Reno Western States Open — Open SectionOct 2 – Oct 4TPR 2250 | 4/6 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 140 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2007–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Alexander Baburin, Jul 2007 · 2nd Konig Memorial | , 2559 |
| 2, | GM Dejan Bojkov, Jan 2011 · 2011 Berekely International | , 2544 |
| 3, | GM Tsegmed Batchuluun, Nov 2014 · 2014 California Class Warfare Championship | , 2525 |
| 4, | IM Sam E. Collins, Jan 2011 · 2011 Berekely International | , 2436 |
| 5, | IM Vladimir Mezentsev, Sep 2010 · 2010 CalChess Labor Day Championships | , 2366 |
| 6, | FM Rayan Taghizadeh, Jan 2017 · 8th Annual Golden State Open | , 2317 |
| 7, | IM Emory Tate, Nov 2011 · California Super Class Championship | , 2308 |
| 8, | FM Alexandre Kretchetov, Apr 2007 · Far West Open VII | , 2299 |
| 9, | Gregory Young, Nov 2009 · CalChess Annual State Championship 2009 | , 2264 |
| 10, | Michael Pearson, Nov 2011 · California Super Class Championship | , 2242 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Ildar Ibragimov, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2007 · 25th Annual Sands Regency Reno- Western States Open | , 0/1 | , 2598 |
| 2, | GM Christopher Woojin Yoo, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2026 · 43rd Annual Reno Western States Open — Open Section | , 0/1 | , 2588 |
| 3, | GM Elshan Moradiabadi, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2017 · 8th Annual Golden State Open | , 0/1 | , 2574 |
| 4, | GM Robert Hess, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2011 · 2011 Berekely International | , ½/1 | , 2572 |
| 5, | GM Suat Atalik, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2007 · 2nd Konig Memorial | , ½/2 | , 2564 |
| 6, | GM Alexander Baburin, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2007 · 2nd Konig Memorial | , 1½/2 | , 2559 |
| 7, | GM Alejandro Ramirez, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2017 · 8th Annual Golden State Open | , 0/1 | , 2555 |
| 8, | GM Dejan Bojkov, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2011 · 2011 Berekely International | , 1/1 | , 2544 |
| 9, | GM Magesh Chandran Panchanathan, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2011 · 2011 Berekely International | , ½/1 | , 2537 |
| 10, | GM Eugene Perelshteyn, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2009 · 2009 Canadian Open | , ½/1 | , 2534 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2125 | 2250 |
| 2025 | 9 | 6½ | 2030 | 2196 |
| 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1974 | 2149 |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2081 | 2206 |
| 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2071 | 2196 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2331 | 2259 |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2283 | 2523 |
| 2013 | 7 | 4½ | 2224 | 2326 |
| 2012 | 10 | 5½ | 2217 | 2253 |
| 2011 | 13 | 9 | 2356 | 2497 |
| 2010 | 12 | 7 | 2283 | 2340 |
| 2009 | 18 | 11½ | 2268 | 2370 |
| 2008 | 12 | 7 | 2210 | 2267 |
| 2007 | 20 | 10½ | 2386 | 2407 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Oct 2026Swissfederation sourceBest of 2026Score 4/6Opp avg 2125Start 2347
- Oct 2025Swissfederation source#2 in 2025Score 4/6Opp avg 2065Start 2356
- Aug 2025Swissfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 2½/3Opp avg 1961Start 2358
- Oct 2023Swissfederation source#2 in 2023Score 4/6Opp avg 1960Start 2368
- Apr 2023Swissfederation sourceBest of 2023Score 4½/6Opp avg 1987Start 2370
- Oct 2019Swissfederation sourceBest of 2019Score 4/6Opp avg 2081Start 2378
- Mar – Apr 2018Swissfederation sourceBest of 2018Score 4/6Opp avg 2071Start 2389
- Jan 2017Swissfederation sourceBest of 2017Score 2/5Opp avg 2331Start 2398
- 43rd Annual Reno Western States Open — Open Section · Oct 2026 · 4/6
- 42nd Annual Reno Western States Open · Oct 2025 · 4/6
- 30th Annual Pacific Coast Open - Premier · Aug 2025 · 2½/3
- 40th annual Western States Open - Open Section · Oct 2023 · 4/6
- 10th Annual Larry Evans Memorial Open · Apr 2023 · 4½/6
- 37th Annual Sands Regency Reno - Western States Open · Oct 2019 · 4/6
- 7th Annual Reno Larry Evans Memorial · Mar – Apr 2018 · 4/6
- 8th Annual Golden State Open · Jan 2017 · 2/5
- 2014 California Class Warfare Championship · Nov 2014 · 4/5
- 2013 Best of the West Class Championship · May 2013 · 4/6
- 4th Annual Golden State Open · Jan 2013 · ½/1
- 2012 California Class Championship · Nov 2012 · 2½/5
- 3rd Annual Golden State Open · Jan 2012 · 3/5
- California Super Class Championship · Nov 2011 · 5/6
- 2011 Berekely International · Jan 2011 · 5/8
- 2010 CalChess Labor Day Championships · Sep 2010 · 4/6
- 15th Annual Pacific Coast Open · Jul 2010 · 3/6
- CalChess Annual State Championship 2009 · Nov 2009 · 3½/6
- 2009 Canadian Open · Jul 2009 · 6½/9
- Western Chess Congress · Mar 2009 · 3½/5
- 2008 CalChess Labor Day Championships · Aug – Sep 2008 · 4½/6
- 2008 Frank K Berry U.S. Championship - Qualifier Fide Open · Mar 2008 · 3½/7
- 25th Annual Sands Regency Reno- Western States Open · Oct 2007 · 3½/6
- 2nd Konig Memorial · Jul 2007 · 4½/10
- Far West Open VII · Apr 2007 · 4½/6
World
- #=2867IM Iulian Sofronie2344.0
- #=2867FM Sebastian Boehme2344.0
- #=2867IM Dmitry Zilberstein2344.0
- #=2867Santos Barrios Canseco2344.0
- #=2867IM Lachezar Yordanov2344.0
United States
- #=131IM Gabriel James Koop Bick2346.0
- #=131FM Christopher Shen2346.0
- #133IM Dmitry Zilberstein2344.0
- #=134IM Tatev Abrahamyan2343.0
- #=134FM Zachary Tanenbaum2343.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.