Nikash Vemparala vs Stephen Willy
Nikash Vemparala (16, CM, USA) and Stephen Willy (16, FM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Willy leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2196 and 2268, the Elo model gives Willy a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2196 vs 2268 (Δ -72)
With Nikash Vemparala as white
32% Nikash25% draw43% Stephen
With Stephen Willy as white
25% Nikash21% draw55% Stephen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikash Vemparala | Stephen Willy | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2196-6 | 2268-23 |
| Peak rating | 2257 · Oct 2023 | 2333 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 13 | 14 |
| World rank now | #8,388 | #5,146 |
| World rank peak | #5,480 | #3,135 |
| Federation rank now | #294 | #215 |
| Games (career, STD) | 530 | 524 |
| Months active | 83 | 57 |
| % white wins | 46% | 53% |
| % black wins | 37% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2130 | 2229 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 166 | 178 |
Best Win
Nikash Vemparala
Stephen Willy
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikash Vemparala
Stephen Willy