Sang Cao vs Thien Hai Dao
Sang Cao (53, GM, VIE) and Thien Hai Dao (48, GM, VIE) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Cao leads with 1 wins to 0, with 14 draws — a 93% draw rate. Their last meeting at Viet Nam Chess Championships - Men drew. With current classical ratings of 2344 and 2439, the Elo model gives Dao a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2344 vs 2439 (Δ -95)
With Sang Cao as white
29% Sang25% draw46% Thien
With Thien Hai Dao as white
22% Sang21% draw57% Thien
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sang Cao | Thien Hai Dao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2344 | 2439 |
| Peak rating | 2558 · Jan 2011 | 2609 · Apr 2005 |
| Peak age | 38 | 27 |
| World rank now | #2,848 | #1,165 |
| World rank peak | #314 | #115 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 597 | 767 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 43% | 49% |
| % black wins | 40% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2541 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 29 |
Best Win
Sang Cao
Thien Hai Dao
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sang Cao
Thien Hai Dao