Thanneermalai Kannappan vs Chung Lai Matthew Mak
Thanneermalai Kannappan (18, CM, HKG) and Chung Lai Matthew Mak (17, HKG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Kannappan leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1979 and 1465, the Elo model gives Kannappan a 93% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1979 vs 1465 (Δ +514)
With Thanneermalai Kannappan as white
93% Thanneermalai5% draw1% Chung
With Chung Lai Matthew Mak as white
91% Thanneermalai6% draw3% Chung
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thanneermalai Kannappan | Chung Lai Matthew Mak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1979 | 1465 |
| Peak rating | 1984 · Jan 2025 | 1465 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 15 |
| World rank now | #30,891 | #166,783 |
| World rank peak | #27,849 | #157,266 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #102 |
| Games (career, STD) | 288 | 41 |
| Months active | 103 | 100 |
| % white wins | 54% | 40% |
| % black wins | 53% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 0 |
Best Win
Thanneermalai Kannappan
Chung Lai Matthew Mak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thanneermalai Kannappan
Chung Lai Matthew Mak