Zoltan Varga vs Puchen Wang
Zoltan Varga (56, GM, HUN) and Puchen Wang (36, IM, NZL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Varga leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2314 and 2455, the Elo model gives Wang a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2314 vs 2455 (Δ -141)
With Zoltan Varga as white
24% Zoltan22% draw54% Puchen
With Puchen Wang as white
17% Zoltan19% draw64% Puchen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zoltan Varga | Puchen Wang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2314+2 | 2455 |
| Peak rating | 2592 · Jul 2004 | 2478 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 34 | 20 |
| World rank now | #3,660 | #1,154 |
| World rank peak | #142 | #936 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,295 | 428 |
| Months active | 217 | 208 |
| % white wins | 34% | 51% |
| % black wins | 29% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2315 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 0 |
Best Win
Zoltan Varga
Puchen Wang
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).
Zoltan Varga
Puchen Wang