Justin Tan vs Bobby Cheng
Justin Tan (29, GM, AUS) and Bobby Cheng (29, GM, AUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Cheng leads with 6 wins to 0, with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2021 O2C Doeberl Cup Premier drew. With current classical ratings of 2510 and 2571, the Elo model gives Cheng a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2510 vs 2571 (Δ -61)
With Justin Tan as white
32% Justin28% draw40% Bobby
With Bobby Cheng as white
25% Justin24% draw52% Bobby
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Tan | Bobby Cheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2510 | 2571 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Mar 2022 | 2596 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 27 |
| World rank now | #521 | #237 |
| World rank peak | #471 | #168 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,185 | 1,015 |
| Months active | 190 | 204 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 46% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2424 | 2484 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 70 | 35 |
Best Win
Justin Tan
Bobby Cheng
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Tan
Bobby Cheng