Alex Haoning Chu vs Steve Paul Alappatt
Alex Haoning Chu (13, FM, USA) and Steve Paul Alappatt (16, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Alappatt leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1996 and 1991, the Elo model gives Chu a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1996 vs 1991 (Δ +5)
With Alex Haoning Chu as white
45% Alex22% draw33% Steve
With Steve Paul Alappatt as white
34% Alex22% draw43% Steve
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alex Haoning Chu | Steve Paul Alappatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1996-12 | 1991-87 |
| Peak rating | 2102 · Nov 2025 | 2081 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 12 | 15 |
| World rank now | #28,117 | #28,912 |
| World rank peak | #14,982 | #16,976 |
| Federation rank now | #781 | #808 |
| Games (career, STD) | 232 | 176 |
| Months active | 44 | 34 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 44% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2015 | 1978 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 167 | 208 |
Best Win
Alex Haoning Chu
Steve Paul Alappatt
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alex Haoning Chu
Steve Paul Alappatt