Wilbur Hong vs Michael Stolyarov
Wilbur Hong (14, AUS) and Michael Stolyarov (24, AUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Stolyarov leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1955 and 1945, the Elo model gives Hong a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1955 vs 1945 (Δ +10)
With Wilbur Hong as white
46% Wilbur21% draw33% Michael
With Michael Stolyarov as white
35% Wilbur22% draw43% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Wilbur Hong | Michael Stolyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1955-4 | 1945+3 |
| Peak rating | 1959 · Apr 2026 | 1963 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 14 | 22 |
| World rank now | #35,632 | #37,768 |
| World rank peak | #34,972 | #31,698 |
| Federation rank now | #174 | #179 |
| Games (career, STD) | 346 | 360 |
| Months active | 62 | 50 |
| % white wins | 52% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1722 | 1817 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 136 | 17 |
Best Win
Wilbur Hong
Michael Stolyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Wilbur Hong
Michael Stolyarov