Lincoln Yap vs Xian Hui Rudolph Lau
Lincoln Yap (69, PHI) and Xian Hui Rudolph Lau (26, SGP) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Yap leads the classical series 6–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1990 and 1962, the Elo model gives Yap a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1990 vs 1962 (Δ +28)
With Lincoln Yap as white
49% Lincoln20% draw31% Xian
With Xian Hui Rudolph Lau as white
37% Lincoln24% draw39% Xian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lincoln Yap | Xian Hui Rudolph Lau | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1990 | 1962 |
| Peak rating | 2124 · Apr 2006 | 1962 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 49 | 24 |
| World rank now | #25,430 | #41,093 |
| World rank peak | #19,600 | #40,393 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 203 | 312 |
| Months active | 193 | 176 |
| % white wins | 66% | 44% |
| % black wins | 68% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Lincoln Yap
Xian Hui Rudolph Lau
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lincoln Yap
Xian Hui Rudolph Lau