John Duneas vs Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang
John Duneas (56, FM, NZL) and Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang (24, FM, NZL) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Ang leads with 5 wins to 4, with 5 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at ACC Chess Weekend July 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 1985 and 2367, the Elo model gives Ang a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1985 vs 2367 (Δ -382)
With John Duneas as white
6% John11% draw83% Alphaeus
With Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang as white
4% John9% draw87% Alphaeus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Duneas | Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1985 | 2367 |
| Peak rating | 2160 · Jul 2009 | 2407 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 39 | 23 |
| World rank now | #28,838 | #2,301 |
| World rank peak | #11,564 | #1,585 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 522 | 894 |
| Months active | 188 | 166 |
| % white wins | 46% | 71% |
| % black wins | 48% | 65% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 95 |
Best Win
John Duneas
Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
John Duneas
Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang