Siddharth Kurup vs Matthew Guo Diao
Siddharth Kurup (16, USA) and Matthew Guo Diao (16, FM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Diao leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2002 and 2269, the Elo model gives Diao a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2002 vs 2269 (Δ -267)
With Siddharth Kurup as white
14% Siddharth14% draw72% Matthew
With Matthew Guo Diao as white
9% Siddharth12% draw79% Matthew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Siddharth Kurup | Matthew Guo Diao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2002 | 2269 |
| Peak rating | 2086 · Jun 2025 | 2340 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 16 |
| World rank now | #27,169 | #5,110 |
| World rank peak | #16,150 | #2,927 |
| Federation rank now | #756 | #213 |
| Games (career, STD) | 461 | 418 |
| Months active | 58 | 50 |
| % white wins | 32% | 51% |
| % black wins | 26% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1911 | 2238 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 102 |
Best Win
Siddharth Kurup
Matthew Guo Diao
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
Matthew Guo Diao