Michael Walder vs Isaiah Kim
Michael Walder (70, USA) and Isaiah Kim (26, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Kim leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1838 and 2060, the Elo model gives Kim a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1838 vs 2060 (Δ -222)
With Michael Walder as white
18% Michael15% draw67% Isaiah
With Isaiah Kim as white
12% Michael12% draw75% Isaiah
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Walder | Isaiah Kim | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1838 | 2060 |
| Peak rating | 2048 · Jan 2016 | 2060 · Sep 2019 |
| Peak age | 60 | 19 |
| World rank now | #64,830 | #20,464 |
| World rank peak | #25,260 | #19,621 |
| Federation rank now | #1,806 | #530 |
| Games (career, STD) | 681 | 257 |
| Months active | 140 | 126 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 43% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1802 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael Walder
Isaiah Kim
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).
Michael Walder
Isaiah Kim