Siddharth Kurup vs Hanford Chong
Siddharth Kurup (16, USA) and Hanford Chong (15, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Kurup leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2002 and 1919, the Elo model gives Kurup a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2002 vs 1919 (Δ +83)
With Siddharth Kurup as white
58% Siddharth18% draw25% Hanford
With Hanford Chong as white
46% Siddharth21% draw33% Hanford
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Siddharth Kurup | Hanford Chong | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2002 | 1919 |
| Peak rating | 2086 · Jun 2025 | 1989 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 14 |
| World rank now | #27,169 | #43,585 |
| World rank peak | #16,150 | #28,213 |
| Federation rank now | #756 | #1,208 |
| Games (career, STD) | 461 | 292 |
| Months active | 58 | 41 |
| % white wins | 32% | 42% |
| % black wins | 26% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1911 | 1899 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 70 |
Best Win
Siddharth Kurup
Hanford Chong
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).
Siddharth Kurup
Hanford Chong