Thomas Kung vs Zubin Baliga
Thomas Kung (23, USA) and Zubin Baliga (26, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kung leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2189 and 2076, the Elo model gives Kung a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2189 vs 2076 (Δ +113)
With Thomas Kung as white
61% Thomas18% draw21% Zubin
With Zubin Baliga as white
50% Thomas21% draw28% Zubin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Kung | Zubin Baliga | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2189+20 | 2076+8 |
| Peak rating | 2234 · Feb 2018 | 2076 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 26 |
| World rank now | #8,744 | #17,743 |
| World rank peak | #6,456 | #17,743 |
| Federation rank now | #309 | #535 |
| Games (career, STD) | 621 | 230 |
| Months active | 134 | 95 |
| % white wins | 49% | 51% |
| % black wins | 37% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2122 | 2038 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 207 |
Best Win
Thomas Kung
Zubin Baliga
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).
Thomas Kung
Zubin Baliga