Ben Hague vs Daniel Hanwen Gong
Ben Hague (53, FM, NZL) and Daniel Hanwen Gong (23, FM, NZL) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Hague leads with 9 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 New Zealand Blitz saw Hague prevail. With current classical ratings of 2336 and 2248, the Elo model gives Hague a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2336 vs 2248 (Δ +88)
With Ben Hague as white
57% Ben20% draw23% Daniel
With Daniel Hanwen Gong as white
45% Ben24% draw30% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Hague | Daniel Hanwen Gong | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2336 | 2248 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Nov 2018 | 2335 · Feb 2023 |
| Peak age | 45 | 20 |
| World rank now | #3,058 | #5,899 |
| World rank peak | #1,946 | #3,253 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 532 | 531 |
| Months active | 217 | 155 |
| % white wins | 66% | 59% |
| % black wins | 60% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2208 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 18 |
Best Win
Ben Hague
Daniel Hanwen Gong
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ben Hague
Daniel Hanwen Gong