Kim Steven Yap vs Duc Hoa Nguyen
Kim Steven Yap (38, IM, PHI) and Duc Hoa Nguyen (37, GM, VIE) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Nguyen leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2390 and 2381, the Elo model gives Yap a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2390 vs 2381 (Δ +9)
With Kim Steven Yap as white
43% Kim26% draw31% Duc
With Duc Hoa Nguyen as white
33% Kim27% draw40% Duc
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kim Steven Yap | Duc Hoa Nguyen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2390 | 2381-5 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Jul 2014 | 2518 · Jan 2015 |
| Peak age | 26 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,845 | #2,021 |
| World rank peak | #1,337 | #620 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 385 | 1,246 |
| Months active | 188 | 204 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2397 | 2352 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 262 |
Best Win
Kim Steven Yap
Duc Hoa Nguyen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kim Steven Yap
Duc Hoa Nguyen