Leigh Sandiford vs Emar Edwards
Leigh Sandiford (21, CM, BAR) and Emar Edwards (29, BAR) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Edwards leads the classical series 7–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1639 and 1961, the Elo model gives Edwards a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1639 vs 1961 (Δ -322)
With Leigh Sandiford as white
11% Leigh11% draw79% Emar
With Emar Edwards as white
7% Leigh9% draw84% Emar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leigh Sandiford | Emar Edwards | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1639 | 1961 |
| Peak rating | 1639 · Mar 2024 | 1974 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 28 |
| World rank now | #115,778 | #34,439 |
| World rank peak | #106,934 | #30,836 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 525 |
| Months active | 138 | 132 |
| % white wins | 52% | 52% |
| % black wins | 55% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1838 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 65 |
Best Win
Leigh Sandiford
Emar Edwards
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leigh Sandiford
Emar Edwards