Michael V R Steadman vs Daniel Hanwen Gong
Michael V R Steadman (64, FM, NZL) and Daniel Hanwen Gong (23, FM, NZL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Steadman leads with 6 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at 131st New Zealand Chess Championship 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 1982 and 2248, the Elo model gives Gong a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1982 vs 2248 (Δ -266)
With Michael V R Steadman as white
14% Michael14% draw72% Daniel
With Daniel Hanwen Gong as white
9% Michael12% draw79% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael V R Steadman | Daniel Hanwen Gong | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1982-30 | 2248 |
| Peak rating | 2309 · Sep 2010 | 2335 · Feb 2023 |
| Peak age | 48 | 20 |
| World rank now | #30,463 | #5,899 |
| World rank peak | #4,768 | #3,253 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,086 | 531 |
| Months active | 217 | 155 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 54% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1964 | 2208 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 57 | 18 |
Best Win
Michael V R Steadman
Daniel Hanwen Gong
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
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
Daniel Hanwen Gong