Head-to-Head Comparison
Select two players to compare their ratings, rankings, and history side-by-side.
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Select two players from the search boxes above to see a detailed head-to-head comparison.
Ratings
Compare live FIDE ratings across Classical, Rapid, and Blitz.
Progress
Analyze rating changes and historical performance trends.
Stats
View age, country, and game statistics side-by-side.
Analysis
Get deep insights into player strengths and weaknesses.
Why Compare Chess Players?
Head-to-head analysis reveals patterns that a single rating number helps to hide. Understanding historical matchups is key to predicting future tournament outcomes.
Some players have a "bogeyman" opponent who they struggle against despite having a higher rating. Analyzing win/draw/loss records provides context beyond the Elo rating.
Aggressive tactical players might score well against positional players or vice versa. Comparing age and career trajectory can also highlight the battle between experience and youthful calculation speed.
Track how two rivals have progressed over the last 12 months. Is one player stagnating while the other is surging? Our year-change metrics reveal the momentum.
Famous Rivalries
Chess history is defined by great rivalries: Karpov vs Kasparov, Fischer vs Spassky, and Carlsen vs Nakamura. Using our comparison tool, you can see how modern top 100 players stack up against each other. FIDE ratings are the gold standard, but the head-to-head score determines the psychological edge in any given match.