Joshua Sheng vs Andrew Hong
Joshua Sheng (26, GM, USA) and Andrew Hong (22, GM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Sheng leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2498 and 2592, the Elo model gives Hong a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2498 vs 2592 (Δ -94)
With Joshua Sheng as white
29% Joshua26% draw45% Andrew
With Andrew Hong as white
21% Joshua22% draw57% Andrew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joshua Sheng | Andrew Hong | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2498 | 2592-6 |
| Peak rating | 2498 · Feb 2026 | 2598 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #592 | #182 |
| World rank peak | #592 | #154 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 855 |
| Months active | 167 | 145 |
| % white wins | 48% | 52% |
| % black wins | 40% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2552 | 2588 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 153 |
Best Win
Joshua Sheng
Andrew Hong
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joshua Sheng
Andrew Hong