Arshaq Saleem vs James Neal
Arshaq Saleem (26, USA) and James Neal (40, USA) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 6 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Carl Dunn Memorial (Port of Burlington VII) saw Neal prevail. With current classical ratings of 2131 and 2052, the Elo model gives Saleem a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2131 vs 2052 (Δ +79)
With Arshaq Saleem as white
56% Arshaq19% draw25% James
With James Neal as white
45% Arshaq23% draw32% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arshaq Saleem | James Neal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2131 | 2052 |
| Peak rating | 2159 · May 2019 | 2174 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 19 | 31 |
| World rank now | #12,041 | #20,509 |
| World rank peak | #11,753 | #11,884 |
| Federation rank now | #377 | #592 |
| Games (career, STD) | 233 | 369 |
| Months active | 150 | 132 |
| % white wins | 59% | 53% |
| % black wins | 48% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1983 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 14 |
Best Win
Arshaq Saleem
James Neal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arshaq Saleem
James Neal