Hongjin Ahn vs Kyungseok Lee
Hongjin Ahn (27, IM, KOR) and Kyungseok Lee (34, CM, KOR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Ahn leads with 7 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 National Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2331 and 2111, the Elo model gives Ahn a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2331 vs 2111 (Δ +220)
With Hongjin Ahn as white
74% Hongjin14% draw12% Kyungseok
With Kyungseok Lee as white
66% Hongjin17% draw17% Kyungseok
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hongjin Ahn | Kyungseok Lee | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2331 | 2111 |
| Peak rating | 2331 · Apr 2026 | 2111 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 33 |
| World rank now | #3,180 | #14,377 |
| World rank peak | #3,175 | #14,073 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 609 | 341 |
| Months active | 174 | 169 |
| % white wins | 68% | 45% |
| % black wins | 61% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2309 | 2239 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 9 |
Best Win
Hongjin Ahn
Kyungseok Lee
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hongjin Ahn
Kyungseok Lee