Joshua Sheng vs Alexandre Kretchetov
Joshua Sheng (26, GM, USA) and Alexandre Kretchetov (51, FM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2498 and 2119, the Elo model gives Sheng a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2498 vs 2119 (Δ +379)
With Joshua Sheng as white
87% Joshua10% draw3% Alexandre
With Alexandre Kretchetov as white
82% Joshua12% draw6% Alexandre
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joshua Sheng | Alexandre Kretchetov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2498 | 2119 |
| Peak rating | 2498 · Feb 2026 | 2395 · Nov 2009 |
| Peak age | 26 | 34 |
| World rank now | #592 | #13,697 |
| World rank peak | #592 | #1,956 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #471 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 1,020 |
| Months active | 167 | 216 |
| % white wins | 48% | 34% |
| % black wins | 40% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2552 | 2118 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 38 |
Best Win
Joshua Sheng
Alexandre Kretchetov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joshua Sheng
Alexandre Kretchetov