Emily Nguyen vs Carissa Yip
Emily Nguyen (24, WIM, USA) and Carissa Yip (23, IM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Yip leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2482, the Elo model gives Yip a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2482 (Δ -227)
With Emily Nguyen as white
16% Emily18% draw66% Carissa
With Carissa Yip as white
11% Emily15% draw74% Carissa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emily Nguyen | Carissa Yip | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 2482 |
| Peak rating | 2299 · Oct 2019 | 2486 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 23 |
| World rank now | #5,534 | #727 |
| World rank peak | #4,873 | #687 |
| Federation rank now | #219 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 511 | 885 |
| Months active | 165 | 155 |
| % white wins | 44% | 45% |
| % black wins | 45% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2480 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 189 |
Best Win
Emily Nguyen
Carissa Yip
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).
Emily Nguyen
Carissa Yip