Ben Hague vs Michael V R Steadman
Ben Hague (53, FM, NZL) and Michael V R Steadman (64, FM, NZL) have met 24 times in classical OTB. Hague leads with 15 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 29% draw rate. Their last meeting at 131st New Zealand Chess Championship 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2336 and 1982, the Elo model gives Hague a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2336 vs 1982 (Δ +354)
With Ben Hague as white
85% Ben10% draw5% Michael
With Michael V R Steadman as white
80% Ben12% draw8% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Hague | Michael V R Steadman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2336 | 1982-30 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Nov 2018 | 2309 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 45 | 48 |
| World rank now | #3,058 | #30,463 |
| World rank peak | #1,946 | #4,768 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 532 | 1,086 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 66% | 56% |
| % black wins | 60% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1964 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 57 |
Best Win
Ben Hague
Michael V R Steadman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ben Hague
Michael V R Steadman