Paul Y Iinuma vs Steve Wongso
Paul Y Iinuma (41, USA) and Steve Wongso (17, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Iinuma leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2046 and 2272, the Elo model gives Wongso a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2046 vs 2272 (Δ -226)
With Paul Y Iinuma as white
17% Paul16% draw67% Steve
With Steve Wongso as white
11% Paul14% draw75% Steve
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Y Iinuma | Steve Wongso | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2046+18 | 2272 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · May 2024 | 2277 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 39 | 17 |
| World rank now | #21,225 | #4,997 |
| World rank peak | #7,849 | #4,827 |
| Federation rank now | #610 | #206 |
| Games (career, STD) | 433 | 436 |
| Months active | 188 | 112 |
| % white wins | 37% | 33% |
| % black wins | 35% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2064 | 2209 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 138 | 42 |
Best Win
Paul Y Iinuma
Steve Wongso
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).
Paul Y Iinuma
Steve Wongso