Frank Sears vs Marcus Joseph
Frank Sears (82, CM, TTO) and Marcus Joseph (39, FM, TTO) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Joseph leads with 17 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at SCC Easter Classical Showdown 2024 saw Joseph prevail. With current classical ratings of 1765 and 2125, the Elo model gives Joseph a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1765 vs 2125 (Δ -360)
With Frank Sears as white
8% Frank10% draw81% Marcus
With Marcus Joseph as white
5% Frank9% draw86% Marcus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frank Sears | Marcus Joseph | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1765 | 2125 |
| Peak rating | 2013 · Jan 2008 | 2198 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 64 | 25 |
| World rank now | #87,405 | #13,204 |
| World rank peak | #29,792 | #9,057 |
| Federation rank now | #34 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 950 | 673 |
| Months active | 189 | 192 |
| % white wins | 49% | 68% |
| % black wins | 44% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1495 | 2119 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 27 |
Best Win
Frank Sears
Marcus Joseph
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Frank Sears
Marcus Joseph