Josue Araujo Sanchez vs Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz
Josue Araujo Sanchez (25, IM, DOM) and Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz (23, FM, DOM) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Araujo Sanchez leads with 10 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campeonato Prenacional Absoluto 2026 saw Mesa Cruz prevail. With current classical ratings of 2313 and 2303, the Elo model gives Araujo Sanchez a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2313 vs 2303 (Δ +10)
With Josue Araujo Sanchez as white
44% Josue25% draw31% Juan
With Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz as white
33% Josue26% draw40% Juan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Josue Araujo Sanchez | Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2313 | 2303 |
| Peak rating | 2344 · Oct 2021 | 2303 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 23 |
| World rank now | #3,682 | #3,995 |
| World rank peak | #3,250 | #3,975 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 719 | 409 |
| Months active | 130 | 103 |
| % white wins | 64% | 61% |
| % black wins | 55% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2102 | 2188 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 117 | 140 |
Best Win
Josue Araujo Sanchez
Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Josue Araujo Sanchez
Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz