Andrew Tang vs Liam Putnam
Andrew Tang (27, GM, USA) and Liam Putnam (18, IM, USA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Tang leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2551 and 2497, the Elo model gives Tang a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2551 vs 2497 (Δ +54)
With Andrew Tang as white
51% Andrew24% draw25% Liam
With Liam Putnam as white
38% Andrew29% draw33% Liam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrew Tang | Liam Putnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2551 | 2497+5 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Jan 2026 | 2498 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 17 |
| World rank now | #304 | #600 |
| World rank peak | #304 | #600 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 882 | 666 |
| Months active | 177 | 107 |
| % white wins | 65% | 55% |
| % black wins | 52% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2581 | 2471 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 227 |
Best Win
Andrew Tang
Liam Putnam
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).
Andrew Tang
Liam Putnam