Leigh Sandiford vs Joshua Burke
Leigh Sandiford (21, CM, BAR) and Joshua Burke (24, BAR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Sandiford leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1639 and 1495, the Elo model gives Sandiford a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1639 vs 1495 (Δ +144)
With Leigh Sandiford as white
68% Leigh12% draw20% Joshua
With Joshua Burke as white
58% Leigh14% draw28% Joshua
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leigh Sandiford | Joshua Burke | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1639 | 1495 |
| Peak rating | 1639 · Mar 2024 | 1495 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #115,778 | #149,808 |
| World rank peak | #106,934 | #133,814 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 181 |
| Months active | 138 | 114 |
| % white wins | 52% | 35% |
| % black wins | 55% | 24% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Leigh Sandiford
Joshua Burke
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leigh Sandiford
Joshua Burke