Matyas Marek vs Thai Dai Van Nguyen
Matyas Marek (27, IM, CZE) and Thai Dai Van Nguyen (25, GM, CZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Nguyen leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2325 and 2633, the Elo model gives Nguyen a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2325 vs 2633 (Δ -308)
With Matyas Marek as white
10% Matyas15% draw75% Thai
With Thai Dai Van Nguyen as white
6% Matyas13% draw81% Thai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matyas Marek | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2325 | 2633 |
| Peak rating | 2437 · May 2016 | 2677 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 24 |
| World rank now | #3,338 | #98 |
| World rank peak | #1,481 | #46 |
| Federation rank now | #80 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 964 | 1,443 |
| Months active | 186 | 175 |
| % white wins | 51% | 41% |
| % black wins | 35% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2300 | 2578 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 39 |
Best Win
Matyas Marek
Thai Dai Van Nguyen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matyas Marek
Thai Dai Van Nguyen