John Duneas vs Daniel Hanwen Gong
John Duneas (56, FM, NZL) and Daniel Hanwen Gong (23, FM, NZL) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Gong leads with 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 Summit Rapid Open drew. With current classical ratings of 1985 and 2248, the Elo model gives Gong a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1985 vs 2248 (Δ -263)
With John Duneas as white
14% John14% draw72% Daniel
With Daniel Hanwen Gong as white
9% John12% draw79% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Duneas | Daniel Hanwen Gong | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1985 | 2248 |
| Peak rating | 2160 · Jul 2009 | 2335 · Feb 2023 |
| Peak age | 39 | 20 |
| World rank now | #28,838 | #5,898 |
| World rank peak | #11,564 | #3,253 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 522 | 531 |
| Months active | 188 | 156 |
| % white wins | 46% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2208 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 18 |
Best Win
John Duneas
Daniel Hanwen Gong
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).
John Duneas
Daniel Hanwen Gong