Nicolas Checa vs Ben Li
Nicolas Checa (25, GM, USA) and Ben Li (24, IM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Checa leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2356, the Elo model gives Checa a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2356 (Δ +151)
With Nicolas Checa as white
65% Nicolas18% draw16% Ben
With Ben Li as white
55% Nicolas22% draw23% Ben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolas Checa | Ben Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507 | 2356 |
| Peak rating | 2574 · May 2021 | 2407 · Sep 2019 |
| Peak age | 20 | 17 |
| World rank now | #537 | #2,624 |
| World rank peak | #324 | #2,038 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #119 |
| Games (career, STD) | 707 | 505 |
| Months active | 165 | 156 |
| % white wins | 54% | 53% |
| % black wins | 52% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nicolas Checa
Ben Li
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicolas Checa
Ben Li