Nicholas Ilic vs Kai Jie Soo
Nicholas Ilic (22, FM, AUS) and Kai Jie Soo (28, FM, AUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Soo leads with 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 Melbourne International Open - Blitz saw Soo prevail. With current classical ratings of 2094 and 2248, the Elo model gives Soo a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2094 vs 2248 (Δ -154)
With Nicholas Ilic as white
24% Nicholas20% draw57% Kai
With Kai Jie Soo as white
17% Nicholas16% draw67% Kai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicholas Ilic | Kai Jie Soo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2094 | 2248 |
| Peak rating | 2124 · Apr 2026 | 2309 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 28 |
| World rank now | #15,958 | #5,898 |
| World rank peak | #13,283 | #3,773 |
| Federation rank now | #76 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 656 | 750 |
| Months active | 151 | 176 |
| % white wins | 55% | 66% |
| % black wins | 54% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2115 | 2214 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 353 |
Best Win
Nicholas Ilic
Kai Jie Soo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicholas Ilic
Kai Jie Soo