Josiah Stearman vs Robert Shlyakhtenko
Josiah Stearman (23, IM, USA) and Robert Shlyakhtenko (21, IM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Stearman leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2481 and 2461, the Elo model gives Stearman a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2481 vs 2461 (Δ +20)
With Josiah Stearman as white
45% Josiah26% draw29% Robert
With Robert Shlyakhtenko as white
33% Josiah29% draw38% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Josiah Stearman | Robert Shlyakhtenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2481 | 2461 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · May 2026 | 2461 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 21 |
| World rank now | #733 | #908 |
| World rank peak | #733 | #902 |
| Federation rank now | #49 | #58 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,235 | 486 |
| Months active | 150 | 114 |
| % white wins | 49% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2458 | 2449 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 40 |
Best Win
Josiah Stearman
Robert Shlyakhtenko
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).
Josiah Stearman
Robert Shlyakhtenko