Robert Sanchez vs Thomas Kung
Robert Sanchez (36, USA) and Thomas Kung (23, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Kung leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1957 and 2189, the Elo model gives Kung a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1957 vs 2189 (Δ -232)
With Robert Sanchez as white
17% Robert15% draw68% Thomas
With Thomas Kung as white
11% Robert13% draw76% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Sanchez | Thomas Kung | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1957 | 2189+20 |
| Peak rating | 2003 · Feb 2024 | 2234 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 34 | 15 |
| World rank now | #35,211 | #8,744 |
| World rank peak | #23,631 | #6,456 |
| Federation rank now | #971 | #309 |
| Games (career, STD) | 743 | 621 |
| Months active | 173 | 134 |
| % white wins | 42% | 49% |
| % black wins | 41% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1986 | 2122 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 102 |
Best Win
Robert Sanchez
Thomas Kung
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 Sanchez
Thomas Kung