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Jan Krejci vs Thai Dai Van Nguyen

Jan Krejci (34, GM, CZE) and Thai Dai Van Nguyen (25, GM, CZE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Krejci leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2495 and 2633, the Elo model gives Nguyen a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2495 vs 2633 -138)
With Jan Krejci as white
24% Jan23% draw53% Thai
With Thai Dai Van Nguyen as white
17% Jan19% draw63% Thai

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Jan KrejciThai Dai Van Nguyen
Current rating (STD)24952633
Peak rating2588 · Apr 20192677 · Mar 2025
Peak age2724
World rank now#619#98
World rank peak#285#46
Federation rank now#10#1
Games (career, STD)1,5131,443
Months active206175
% white wins50%41%
% black wins42%32%
TPR last 12m (STD)24712578
Activity 12m (games)3439

Best Win

Jan Krejci
Thai Dai Van Nguyen

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).

Jan Krejci
Thai Dai Van Nguyen

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