Richard Chen vs Nicholas Vettese
Richard Chen (25, FM, CAN) and Nicholas Vettese (22, IM, CAN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Chen leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2239 and 2410, the Elo model gives Vettese a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2239 vs 2410 (Δ -171)
With Richard Chen as white
21% Richard20% draw59% Nicholas
With Nicholas Vettese as white
15% Richard17% draw68% Nicholas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard Chen | Nicholas Vettese | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2239 | 2410-13 |
| Peak rating | 2317 · Sep 2018 | 2423 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 22 |
| World rank now | #6,227 | #1,497 |
| World rank peak | #4,309 | #1,328 |
| Federation rank now | #50 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 766 |
| Months active | 153 | 143 |
| % white wins | 49% | 59% |
| % black wins | 36% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2196 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 142 |
Best Win
Richard Chen
Nicholas Vettese
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).
Richard Chen
Nicholas Vettese