Joshua Sheng vs Craig Hilby
Joshua Sheng (26, GM, USA) and Craig Hilby (26, IM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Hilby leads the classical series 2–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2498 and 2414, the Elo model gives Sheng a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2498 vs 2414 (Δ +84)
With Joshua Sheng as white
55% Joshua22% draw22% Craig
With Craig Hilby as white
44% Joshua26% draw30% Craig
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joshua Sheng | Craig Hilby | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2498 | 2414+6 |
| Peak rating | 2498 · Feb 2026 | 2454 · Sep 2020 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #592 | #1,447 |
| World rank peak | #592 | #1,163 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #79 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 877 |
| Months active | 167 | 170 |
| % white wins | 48% | 45% |
| % black wins | 40% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2552 | 2362 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 52 |
Best Win
Joshua Sheng
Craig Hilby
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).
Joshua Sheng
Craig Hilby