Liam Putnam vs Bryan Enming Lin
Liam Putnam (18, IM, USA) and Bryan Enming Lin (15, IM, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Putnam leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2497 and 2371, the Elo model gives Putnam a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2497 vs 2371 (Δ +126)
With Liam Putnam as white
62% Liam20% draw19% Bryan
With Bryan Enming Lin as white
51% Liam23% draw25% Bryan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Liam Putnam | Bryan Enming Lin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2497 | 2371 |
| Peak rating | 2498 · Dec 2025 | 2377 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 14 |
| World rank now | #599 | #2,209 |
| World rank peak | #599 | #2,115 |
| Federation rank now | #40 | #108 |
| Games (career, STD) | 666 | 362 |
| Months active | 108 | 49 |
| % white wins | 55% | 51% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2471 | 2343 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 218 | 198 |
Best Win
Liam Putnam
Bryan Enming Lin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Liam Putnam
Bryan Enming Lin