Robert Keating vs Arshaq Saleem
Robert Keating (59, USA) and Arshaq Saleem (26, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Saleem leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2077 and 2131, the Elo model gives Saleem a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2077 vs 2131 (Δ -54)
With Robert Keating as white
35% Robert24% draw41% Arshaq
With Arshaq Saleem as white
27% Robert20% draw52% Arshaq
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Keating | Arshaq Saleem | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2077 | 2131 |
| Peak rating | 2119 · Mar 2012 | 2159 · May 2019 |
| Peak age | 45 | 19 |
| World rank now | #16,706 | #12,041 |
| World rank peak | #15,824 | #11,753 |
| Federation rank now | #437 | #377 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 233 |
| Months active | 190 | 150 |
| % white wins | 48% | 59% |
| % black wins | 43% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Robert Keating
Arshaq Saleem
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).
Robert Keating
Arshaq Saleem