Michael V R Steadman vs Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang
Michael V R Steadman (64, FM, NZL) and Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang (24, FM, NZL) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Steadman leads with 6 wins to 5, with 2 draws — a 15% draw rate. Their last meeting at George Trundle Masters 2021 saw Steadman prevail. With current classical ratings of 1982 and 2367, the Elo model gives Ang a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1982 vs 2367 (Δ -385)
With Michael V R Steadman as white
6% Michael11% draw83% Alphaeus
With Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang as white
4% Michael9% draw87% Alphaeus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael V R Steadman | Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1982 | 2367 |
| Peak rating | 2309 · Sep 2010 | 2407 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 48 | 23 |
| World rank now | #30,461 | #2,301 |
| World rank peak | #4,768 | #1,585 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,086 | 894 |
| Months active | 218 | 166 |
| % white wins | 56% | 71% |
| % black wins | 54% | 65% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1964 | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 57 | 95 |
Best Win
Michael V R Steadman
Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael V R Steadman
Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang