Nicholas Vettese vs Hairan Liang
Nicholas Vettese (22, IM, CAN) and Hairan Liang (24, CM, CAN) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Vettese leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2410 and 2170, the Elo model gives Vettese a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2410 vs 2170 (Δ +240)
With Nicholas Vettese as white
76% Nicholas14% draw10% Hairan
With Hairan Liang as white
68% Nicholas17% draw15% Hairan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicholas Vettese | Hairan Liang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2410 | 2170 |
| Peak rating | 2423 · Apr 2026 | 2251 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 22 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,497 | #9,892 |
| World rank peak | #1,328 | #5,905 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #69 |
| Games (career, STD) | 766 | 325 |
| Months active | 144 | 144 |
| % white wins | 59% | 38% |
| % black wins | 54% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2196 | 2062 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 142 | 47 |
Best Win
Nicholas Vettese
Hairan Liang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicholas Vettese
Hairan Liang