Nelson Villanueva vs Kim Yew Chan
Nelson Villanueva (46, FM, PHI) and Kim Yew Chan (24, IM, MAS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Villanueva leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2066 and 2360, the Elo model gives Chan a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2066 vs 2360 (Δ -294)
With Nelson Villanueva as white
11% Nelson14% draw75% Kim
With Kim Yew Chan as white
7% Nelson12% draw81% Kim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nelson Villanueva | Kim Yew Chan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2066 | 2360-21 |
| Peak rating | 2278 · Aug 2012 | 2405 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 32 | 23 |
| World rank now | #18,876 | #2,466 |
| World rank peak | #5,833 | #1,621 |
| Federation rank now | #90 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 528 | 769 |
| Months active | 189 | 146 |
| % white wins | 68% | 48% |
| % black wins | 64% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1949 | 2365 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 325 | 121 |
Best Win
Nelson Villanueva
Kim Yew Chan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nelson Villanueva
Kim Yew Chan