Moulthun Ly vs Max Illingworth
Moulthun Ly (35, GM, AUS) and Max Illingworth (34, GM, AUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Illingworth leads with 5 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2018 FIDE Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2469 and 2493, the Elo model gives Illingworth a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2469 vs 2493 (Δ -24)
With Moulthun Ly as white
37% Moulthun29% draw34% Max
With Max Illingworth as white
29% Moulthun26% draw45% Max
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Moulthun Ly | Max Illingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2469 | 2493 |
| Peak rating | 2524 · Oct 2016 | 2525 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #850 | #850 |
| World rank peak | #584 | #588 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 696 | 905 |
| Months active | 207 | 202 |
| % white wins | 56% | 62% |
| % black wins | 48% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Moulthun Ly
Max Illingworth
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Moulthun Ly
Max Illingworth