Ted Wang vs Rafael Palathingal
Ted Wang (13, FM, USA) and Rafael Palathingal (12, CM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Wang leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2202 and 1989, the Elo model gives Wang a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2202 vs 1989 (Δ +213)
With Ted Wang as white
74% Ted14% draw13% Rafael
With Rafael Palathingal as white
65% Ted16% draw18% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ted Wang | Rafael Palathingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2202 | 1989-1 |
| Peak rating | 2313 · Jul 2025 | 2108 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 12 | 11 |
| World rank now | #8,044 | #29,259 |
| World rank peak | #3,609 | #14,329 |
| Federation rank now | #281 | #817 |
| Games (career, STD) | 380 | 300 |
| Months active | 51 | 26 |
| % white wins | 52% | 44% |
| % black wins | 45% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2176 | 1948 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 152 | 208 |
Best Win
Ted Wang
Rafael Palathingal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ted Wang
Rafael Palathingal