Maximillian Lu vs Liam Putnam
Maximillian Lu (21, IM, USA) and Liam Putnam (18, IM, USA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Lu leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2441 and 2497, the Elo model gives Putnam a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2441 vs 2497 (Δ -56)
With Maximillian Lu as white
33% Maximillian28% draw39% Liam
With Liam Putnam as white
25% Maximillian24% draw51% Liam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maximillian Lu | Liam Putnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2441 | 2497+5 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Aug 2022 | 2498 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #1,125 | #600 |
| World rank peak | #1,125 | #600 |
| Federation rank now | #65 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 768 | 666 |
| Months active | 141 | 107 |
| % white wins | 56% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2410 | 2471 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 164 | 218 |
Best Win
Maximillian Lu
Liam Putnam
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).
Maximillian Lu
Liam Putnam