Matthew Pikus vs Forrest Yang
Matthew Pikus (22, USA) and Forrest Yang (16, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Pikus leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1933 and 1934, the Elo model gives Yang a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1933 vs 1934 (Δ -1)
With Matthew Pikus as white
44% Matthew22% draw34% Forrest
With Forrest Yang as white
34% Matthew21% draw44% Forrest
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matthew Pikus | Forrest Yang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1933 | 1934 |
| Peak rating | 1965 · Jul 2025 | 1949 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 15 |
| World rank now | #40,346 | #40,124 |
| World rank peak | #32,528 | #36,405 |
| Federation rank now | #1,125 | #1,119 |
| Games (career, STD) | 250 | 84 |
| Months active | 57 | 23 |
| % white wins | 48% | 42% |
| % black wins | 32% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1480 | 1925 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 24 |
Best Win
Matthew Pikus
Forrest Yang
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).
Matthew Pikus
Forrest Yang