Isaiah Kim vs Derek Oconnor
Isaiah Kim (26, USA) and Derek Oconnor (33, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Oconnor leads with 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 Berkeley Open saw Oconnor prevail. With current classical ratings of 2060 and 2280, the Elo model gives Oconnor a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2060 vs 2280 (Δ -220)
With Isaiah Kim as white
17% Isaiah17% draw66% Derek
With Derek Oconnor as white
12% Isaiah14% draw74% Derek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Isaiah Kim | Derek Oconnor | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2060 | 2280 |
| Peak rating | 2060 · Sep 2019 | 2280 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 19 | 26 |
| World rank now | #20,464 | #5,548 |
| World rank peak | #19,621 | #5,469 |
| Federation rank now | #530 | #191 |
| Games (career, STD) | 257 | 384 |
| Months active | 126 | 121 |
| % white wins | 51% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Isaiah Kim
Derek Oconnor
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).
Isaiah Kim
Derek Oconnor