Ahmad Ismail vs Zhuo Ren Lim
Ahmad Ismail (63, FM, MAS) and Zhuo Ren Lim (34, FM, MAS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Lim leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1830 and 2250, the Elo model gives Lim a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1830 vs 2250 (Δ -420)
With Ahmad Ismail as white
5% Ahmad9% draw85% Zhuo
With Zhuo Ren Lim as white
3% Ahmad8% draw89% Zhuo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ahmad Ismail | Zhuo Ren Lim | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1830+2 | 2250-50 |
| Peak rating | 2149 · Oct 2003 | 2332 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 40 | 33 |
| World rank now | #67,150 | #5,817 |
| World rank peak | #16,928 | #3,127 |
| Federation rank now | #129 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 830 | 962 |
| Months active | 218 | 188 |
| % white wins | 45% | 48% |
| % black wins | 40% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1782 | 2240 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 100 |
Best Win
Ahmad Ismail
Zhuo Ren Lim
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ahmad Ismail
Zhuo Ren Lim