Gene Nakauchi vs Max Illingworth
Gene Nakauchi (31, FM, AUS) and Max Illingworth (34, GM, AUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Illingworth leads the classical series 7–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2071 and 2493, the Elo model gives Illingworth a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2071 vs 2493 (Δ -422)
With Gene Nakauchi as white
4% Gene10% draw85% Max
With Max Illingworth as white
2% Gene9% draw89% Max
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gene Nakauchi | Max Illingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2071 | 2493 |
| Peak rating | 2265 · Nov 2015 | 2525 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 20 | 26 |
| World rank now | #18,298 | #850 |
| World rank peak | #6,465 | #588 |
| Federation rank now | #90 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 699 | 905 |
| Months active | 194 | 203 |
| % white wins | 57% | 62% |
| % black wins | 56% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2014 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 0 |
Best Win
Gene Nakauchi
Max Illingworth
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gene Nakauchi
Max Illingworth