Thanneermalai Kannappan vs Xuqian Ben Han
Thanneermalai Kannappan (18, CM, HKG) and Xuqian Ben Han (19, HKG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Han leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1979 and 1914, the Elo model gives Kannappan a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1979 vs 1914 (Δ +65)
With Thanneermalai Kannappan as white
55% Thanneermalai18% draw27% Xuqian
With Xuqian Ben Han as white
43% Thanneermalai22% draw35% Xuqian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thanneermalai Kannappan | Xuqian Ben Han | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1979 | 1914 |
| Peak rating | 1984 · Jan 2025 | 1914 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #30,891 | #43,170 |
| World rank peak | #27,849 | #42,046 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 288 | 221 |
| Months active | 103 | 114 |
| % white wins | 54% | 52% |
| % black wins | 53% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 0 |
Best Win
Thanneermalai Kannappan
Xuqian Ben Han
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
Xuqian Ben Han