Sheer Mohamed vs Yakov Cherian Thomas
Sheer Mohamed (54, BRN) and Yakov Cherian Thomas (21, IND) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 27 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1897 and 1759, the Elo model gives Mohamed a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1897 vs 1759 (Δ +138)
With Sheer Mohamed as white
66% Sheer14% draw20% Yakov
With Yakov Cherian Thomas as white
56% Sheer17% draw27% Yakov
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sheer Mohamed | Yakov Cherian Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1897 | 1759 |
| Peak rating | 1924 · Jul 2006 | 1798 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 34 | 13 |
| World rank now | #58,759 | #77,865 |
| World rank peak | #39,153 | #61,680 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #796 |
| Games (career, STD) | 100 | 73 |
| Months active | 190 | 95 |
| % white wins | 65% | 61% |
| % black wins | 56% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Sheer Mohamed
Yakov Cherian Thomas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sheer Mohamed
Yakov Cherian Thomas