Joshua Sheng vs Varun Krishnan
Joshua Sheng (26, GM, USA) and Varun Krishnan (29, IM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2498 and 2408, the Elo model gives Sheng a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2498 vs 2408 (Δ +90)
With Joshua Sheng as white
56% Joshua22% draw22% Varun
With Varun Krishnan as white
45% Joshua26% draw29% Varun
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joshua Sheng | Varun Krishnan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2498 | 2408 |
| Peak rating | 2498 · Feb 2026 | 2408 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 28 |
| World rank now | #592 | #1,526 |
| World rank peak | #592 | #1,526 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #81 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 649 |
| Months active | 167 | 189 |
| % white wins | 48% | 48% |
| % black wins | 40% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2552 | 2542 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 22 |
Best Win
Joshua Sheng
Varun Krishnan
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
Varun Krishnan