Shane Melaugh vs Jason Liu
Shane Melaugh (25, FM, IRL) and Jason Liu (17, FM, IRL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Melaugh leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2254 and 2252, the Elo model gives Melaugh a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2254 vs 2252 (Δ +2)
With Shane Melaugh as white
43% Shane25% draw32% Jason
With Jason Liu as white
33% Shane25% draw42% Jason
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shane Melaugh | Jason Liu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2254 | 2252 |
| Peak rating | 2254 · May 2026 | 2268 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 16 |
| World rank now | #5,680 | #5,745 |
| World rank peak | #5,680 | #5,065 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 610 | 356 |
| Months active | 133 | 58 |
| % white wins | 59% | 50% |
| % black wins | 51% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1716 | 1900 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 228 | 172 |
Best Win
Shane Melaugh
Jason Liu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shane Melaugh
Jason Liu