Stephen J Solomon vs Bobby Cheng
Stephen J Solomon (63, IM, AUS) and Bobby Cheng (29, GM, AUS) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Solomon leads with 6 wins to 5, with 4 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 Gold Coast Open Premier Division saw Solomon prevail. With current classical ratings of 2171 and 2571, the Elo model gives Cheng a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2171 vs 2571 (Δ -400)
With Stephen J Solomon as white
5% Stephen12% draw83% Bobby
With Bobby Cheng as white
3% Stephen10% draw88% Bobby
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stephen J Solomon | Bobby Cheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2171-1 | 2571 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2008 | 2596 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 45 | 27 |
| World rank now | #9,844 | #237 |
| World rank peak | #955 | #168 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,166 | 1,015 |
| Months active | 219 | 204 |
| % white wins | 60% | 60% |
| % black wins | 54% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2080 | 2484 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 35 |
Best Win
Stephen J Solomon
Bobby Cheng
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stephen J Solomon
Bobby Cheng