Joel Leong vs Ryan Liaw
Joel Leong (15, CM, AUS) and Ryan Liaw (19, CM, AUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Leong leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2105 and 1970, the Elo model gives Leong a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2105 vs 1970 (Δ +135)
With Joel Leong as white
65% Joel16% draw19% Ryan
With Ryan Liaw as white
54% Joel19% draw26% Ryan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joel Leong | Ryan Liaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2105 | 1970 |
| Peak rating | 2105 · Feb 2026 | 2066 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 18 |
| World rank now | #14,947 | #32,685 |
| World rank peak | #14,946 | #18,539 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #165 |
| Games (career, STD) | 353 | 194 |
| Months active | 80 | 80 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 52% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1899 | 1965 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 99 |
Best Win
Joel Leong
Ryan Liaw
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joel Leong
Ryan Liaw