Kim Steven Yap vs Merben Roque
Kim Steven Yap (38, IM, PHI) and Merben Roque (PHI) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Yap leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2390 and 2322, the Elo model gives Yap a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2390 vs 2322 (Δ +68)
With Kim Steven Yap as white
53% Kim22% draw25% Merben
With Merben Roque as white
42% Kim26% draw32% Merben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kim Steven Yap | Merben Roque | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2390 | 2322 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Jul 2014 | 2330 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 26 | — |
| World rank now | #1,845 | #3,410 |
| World rank peak | #1,337 | #3,402 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 385 | 139 |
| Months active | 188 | 182 |
| % white wins | 54% | 50% |
| % black wins | 50% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2397 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 0 |
Best Win
Kim Steven Yap
Merben Roque
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
Merben Roque