Shaashwath Sivakumar vs Henry Deng
Shaashwath Sivakumar (22, FM, USA) and Henry Deng (16, FM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Sivakumar leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2200 and 2298, the Elo model gives Deng a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2200 vs 2298 (Δ -98)
With Shaashwath Sivakumar as white
29% Shaashwath23% draw47% Henry
With Henry Deng as white
22% Shaashwath20% draw59% Henry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shaashwath Sivakumar | Henry Deng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2200-29 | 2298 |
| Peak rating | 2321 · Aug 2024 | 2338 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 14 |
| World rank now | #8,164 | #4,158 |
| World rank peak | #3,441 | #3,016 |
| Federation rank now | #286 | #174 |
| Games (career, STD) | 540 | 435 |
| Months active | 110 | 79 |
| % white wins | 40% | 40% |
| % black wins | 31% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2199 | 2266 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 61 |
Best Win
Shaashwath Sivakumar
Henry Deng
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shaashwath Sivakumar
Henry Deng