Joshua Sheng vs Josiah Stearman
Joshua Sheng (26, GM, USA) and Josiah Stearman (23, IM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Sheng leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2498 and 2481, the Elo model gives Sheng a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2498 vs 2481 (Δ +17)
With Joshua Sheng as white
44% Joshua26% draw29% Josiah
With Josiah Stearman as white
33% Joshua29% draw38% Josiah
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joshua Sheng | Josiah Stearman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2498 | 2481+4 |
| Peak rating | 2498 · Feb 2026 | 2481 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 23 |
| World rank now | #592 | #733 |
| World rank peak | #592 | #733 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 1,230 |
| Months active | 167 | 149 |
| % white wins | 48% | 49% |
| % black wins | 40% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2552 | 2465 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 90 |
Best Win
Joshua Sheng
Josiah Stearman
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
Josiah Stearman