Nelson Villanueva vs Lik Zang Lye
Nelson Villanueva (46, FM, PHI) and Lik Zang Lye (22, FM, MAS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Villanueva leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2066 and 2235, the Elo model gives Lye a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2066 vs 2235 (Δ -169)
With Nelson Villanueva as white
22% Nelson19% draw59% Lik
With Lik Zang Lye as white
16% Nelson16% draw69% Lik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nelson Villanueva | Lik Zang Lye | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2066 | 2235 |
| Peak rating | 2278 · Aug 2012 | 2379 · May 2019 |
| Peak age | 32 | 15 |
| World rank now | #18,876 | #6,467 |
| World rank peak | #5,833 | #2,639 |
| Federation rank now | #90 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 528 | 613 |
| Months active | 189 | 167 |
| % white wins | 68% | 54% |
| % black wins | 64% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1949 | 2128 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 325 | 48 |
Best Win
Nelson Villanueva
Lik Zang Lye
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).
Nelson Villanueva
Lik Zang Lye