Erik Santarius vs Awonder Liang
Erik Santarius (39, IM, USA) and Awonder Liang (23, GM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Liang leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2326 and 2704, the Elo model gives Liang a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2326 vs 2704 (Δ -378)
With Erik Santarius as white
6% Erik13% draw81% Awonder
With Awonder Liang as white
3% Erik11% draw86% Awonder
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik Santarius | Awonder Liang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2326 | 2704-14 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Mar 2019 | 2719 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 32 | 23 |
| World rank now | #3,476 | #33 |
| World rank peak | #1,956 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #154 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 763 | 1,447 |
| Months active | 195 | 175 |
| % white wins | 42% | 52% |
| % black wins | 42% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2660 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 128 |
Best Win
Erik Santarius
Awonder Liang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erik Santarius
Awonder Liang