Michael E Collins vs Kai Lam
Michael E Collins (77, ENG) and Kai Lam (23, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Lam leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1547 and 1766, the Elo model gives Lam a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1547 vs 1766 (Δ -219)
With Michael E Collins as white
19% Michael13% draw68% Kai
With Kai Lam as white
13% Michael11% draw76% Kai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael E Collins | Kai Lam | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1547 | 1766 |
| Peak rating | 1594 · Feb 2026 | 1766 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 77 | 21 |
| World rank now | #166,530 | #86,248 |
| World rank peak | #91,463 | #83,171 |
| Federation rank now | #2,346 | #1,349 |
| Games (career, STD) | 386 | 174 |
| Months active | 154 | 127 |
| % white wins | 30% | 55% |
| % black wins | 25% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 940 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael E Collins
Kai Lam
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).
Michael E Collins
Kai Lam