Tianqi Wang vs Matthew Pikus
Tianqi Wang (29, IM, USA) and Matthew Pikus (22, USA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Wang leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2349 and 1933, the Elo model gives Wang a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2349 vs 1933 (Δ +416)
With Tianqi Wang as white
89% Tianqi8% draw3% Matthew
With Matthew Pikus as white
85% Tianqi10% draw5% Matthew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tianqi Wang | Matthew Pikus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2349 | 1933+18 |
| Peak rating | 2431 · Oct 2022 | 1965 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,735 | #40,343 |
| World rank peak | #1,461 | #32,528 |
| Federation rank now | #130 | #1,125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 980 | 250 |
| Months active | 173 | 56 |
| % white wins | 49% | 48% |
| % black wins | 45% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2297 | 1480 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 86 |
Best Win
Tianqi Wang
Matthew Pikus
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).
Tianqi Wang
Matthew Pikus