Simone L Sobel vs Joshua Sheng
Simone L Sobel (48, USA) and Joshua Sheng (26, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Sheng leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1915 and 2498, the Elo model gives Sheng a 93% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1915 vs 2498 (Δ -583)
With Simone L Sobel as white
1% Simone7% draw93% Joshua
With Joshua Sheng as white
0% Simone6% draw94% Joshua
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simone L Sobel | Joshua Sheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1915 | 2498 |
| Peak rating | 2017 · Oct 2006 | 2498 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #53,176 | #591 |
| World rank peak | #34,719 | #591 |
| Federation rank now | #1,215 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 238 | 807 |
| Months active | 196 | 168 |
| % white wins | 22% | 48% |
| % black wins | 22% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2552 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 43 |
Best Win
Simone L Sobel
Joshua Sheng
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).
Simone L Sobel
Joshua Sheng