Joseph Wan vs Arshaq Saleem
Joseph Wan (25, CM, USA) and Arshaq Saleem (26, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Saleem leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2131, the Elo model gives Wan a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2131 (Δ +124)
With Joseph Wan as white
62% Joseph18% draw20% Arshaq
With Arshaq Saleem as white
52% Joseph21% draw27% Arshaq
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Wan | Arshaq Saleem | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 2131 |
| Peak rating | 2262 · Jul 2023 | 2159 · May 2019 |
| Peak age | 22 | 19 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #12,041 |
| World rank peak | #5,388 | #11,753 |
| Federation rank now | #231 | #377 |
| Games (career, STD) | 418 | 233 |
| Months active | 126 | 150 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 49% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2234 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 0 |
Best Win
Joseph Wan
Arshaq Saleem
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).
Joseph Wan
Arshaq Saleem