Arshaq Saleem vs Michael Takahashi
Arshaq Saleem (26, USA) and Michael Takahashi (24, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Saleem leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2131 and 2089, the Elo model gives Saleem a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2131 vs 2089 (Δ +42)
With Arshaq Saleem as white
50% Arshaq21% draw29% Michael
With Michael Takahashi as white
38% Arshaq25% draw36% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arshaq Saleem | Michael Takahashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2131 | 2089 |
| Peak rating | 2159 · May 2019 | 2110 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 23 |
| World rank now | #12,041 | #16,417 |
| World rank peak | #11,753 | #14,085 |
| Federation rank now | #377 | #500 |
| Games (career, STD) | 233 | 336 |
| Months active | 149 | 128 |
| % white wins | 59% | 45% |
| % black wins | 48% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2094 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 26 |
Best Win
Arshaq Saleem
Michael Takahashi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arshaq Saleem
Michael Takahashi