MYA · 44 yrs · K=10 · Peak 2437 (Jul 2004)
Best performance: 2438 at Olympic Day Chess Tournament(Best of 2008)
Classical rating
2136
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jan 2001 or earlier
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 2122 to 2136 over the last 12 months; peak 2437 in July 2004.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical | Rapid |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 2136, -1, 9 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 2137, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 2137, +15, 9 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 2122, 0, 0 games | 2126, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 6 games, Aug 4 – Oct 4.
From 260 classical games on record, the latest on Oct 7.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| GM Zaw Win Lay Memorial Chess Tournament 2026.Oct 3 – Oct 7TPR 2096 | 6/9 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
IM title progress
Next title: International MasterRating requirement met (peak 2437, JUL04 list)
Norms: none on record with us yet
Based on events we cover plus the FIDE norm registers of all federations. Norms filed elsewhere may not show up here yet.
Best wins · Classical
From 227 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2008–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | IM Zaw Htun Wynn, Apr 2012 · 12th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2012 | , 2414 |
| 2, | IM Andreas Skytte Hagen, Apr 2015 · 15th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2015 | , 2408 |
| 3, | Tin Htun Zaw, Jun 2008 · Olympic Day Chess Tournament | , 2370 |
| 4, | Toe Lwin Thein, Jun 2008 · Olympic Day Chess Tournament | , 2330 |
| 5, | FM Farhan Mohannad, Sep 2016 · 42nd World Chess Olympiad, Open, 2016 | , 2294 |
| 5, | Thaung Tun, Jun 2008 · Olympic Day Chess Tournament | , 2294 |
| 7, | FM Tun Win, Jun 2008 · Olympic Day Chess Tournament | , 2293 |
| 8, | FM Zaw Oo, Oct 2012 · CAMPOMANES MEMORIAL ASEAN CHESS GAMES 2012 (A) | , 2274 |
| 9, | FM Soon Wei Yee, Oct 2012 · CAMPOMANES MEMORIAL ASEAN CHESS GAMES 2012 (A) | , 2247 |
| 10, | CM Abdurahim Suhail, Apr 2011 · 17th Asian Citiies Championship for Dubai Cup | , 2242 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Nigel D Short, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2016 · 16th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2016 | , 0/1 | , 2671 |
| 2, | GM Tamaz Gelashvili, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2016 · 42nd World Chess Olympiad, Open, 2016 | , 0/1 | , 2575 |
| 3, | FM Htun Htun Than, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2008 · Olympic Day Chess Tournament | , 0/1 | , 2563 |
| 4, | GM Darwin Laylo, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2011 · 17th Asian Citiies Championship for Dubai Cup | , 0/1 | , 2516 |
| 5, | GM Deshun Xiu, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2012 · 12th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2012 | , ½/1 | , 2492 |
| 6, | IM Aung Myo Hlaing Aung Aung, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2008 · Olympic Day Chess Tournament | , 0/2 | , 2491 |
| 7, | FM Zaw Oo, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2008 · Olympic Day Chess Tournament | , 1/2 | , 2485 |
| 8, | FM Kyaw Kyaw Soe, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2008 · Olympic Day Chess Tournament | , ½/1 | , 2477 |
| 9, | IM Zaw Htun Wynn, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2018 · TWS (Shwe Bo) Open 2018 | , 1½/5 | , 2470 |
| 10, | GM Das Neelotpal, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2012 · 12th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2012 | , ½/1 | , 2462 |
Openings · Classical
From the moves of 34 of 260 classical games on record.
As WhiteOpens 1.e4 in 17 of 18 games.
As BlackMeets 1.e4 with 1...c5, and 1.d4 with 1...Nf6.
All openings (2 as White, 1 as Black)
| Openings in White games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 8 | 38% |
| French Defense | 3 | 0% |
7 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Against 1.e4: 1...c5 in 7.
Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 in 4.
| Openings in Black games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 7 | 14% |
9 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 12½ | 2025 | 2166 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7½ | 1967 | 2240 |
| 2019 | 14 | 8 | 2057 | 2107 |
| 2018 | 21 | 12½ | 1994 | 2066 |
| 2017 | 43 | 23 | 2031 | 2052 |
| 2016 | 35 | 12 | 2154 | 2037 |
| 2015 | 26 | 12½ | 2121 | 2107 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2174 | — |
| 2012 | 17 | 7½ | 2293 | 2250 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | 2144 | 2337 |
| 2008 | 39 | 14½ | 2259 | 2164 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Oct 2026Swisschess-results.com#2 in 2026Score 6/9Opp avg 1971Start 2137
- Aug 2026Swissfederation sourceBest of 2026Score 6½/9Opp avg 2079Start 2122
- Jan 2020Swissfederation sourceBest of 2020Score 7½/9Opp avg 1967Start 2108
- May 2019Swissfederation source#2 in 2019Score 4/8Opp avg 2098Start 2107
- Nov 2018Swissfederation source#2 in 2018Score 5/9Opp avg 1973Start 2119
- Jul 2018Swissfederation sourceBest of 2018Score 7/9Opp avg 2045Start 2111
- Jun 2018Swissfederation source#3 in 2018Score 5/9Opp avg 1959Start 2121
- GM Zaw Win Lay Memorial Chess Tournament 2026. · Oct 2026 · 6/9
- Shwe Bagan Invitational 2026 · Aug 2026 · 6½/9
- 1st. Qualify Chess Tournament 2020 · Jan 2020 · 7½/9
- 13th Mandalar Open · Sep 2019 · 5½/9
- SOE International Open Chess Tournament 2019 · May 2019 · 4/8
- Hmone 1 Taungoo Open 2018 · Nov 2018 · 5/9
- TWS (Shwe Bo) Open 2018 · Jul 2018 · 7/9
- MAGWAY REGION CHIEF MINISTER'S CUP CHESS OPEN TOURNAMENT · Jun 2018 · 5/9
- Soe Electric Chairman Cup 2017 · Nov 2017 · 5/9
- Champion Of Champions · Nov 2017 · 3½/9
- Regions & States Chess Championship 2017 · Jul 2017 · 8½/11
- 2nd TCA Grand Prix Phitsanulok 2017 · Jun 2017 · 4½/7
- Hmone 1 ECC Taungoo Open 2017 · Jun 2017 · 5½/9
- World Amateur Championship under 2300 · Apr 2017 · 3½/8
- 42nd World Chess Olympiad, Open, 2016 · Sep 2016 · 4½/11
- 42nd Myanmar National Championship · Jun 2016 · 2½/15
- 16th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2016 · Apr 2016 · 5/9
- 41st. Myanmar National Chess Championship · Jun – Jul 2015 · 7½/15
- 15th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2015 · Apr 2015 · 4/9
- Myanmar Qualifying Tournament · Jan – Feb 2015 · 6/9
- GM ZAW WIN LAY MEMORIAL Myanmar International Open 2014 · Nov 2014 · 5½/9
- CAMPOMANES MEMORIAL ASEAN CHESS GAMES 2012 (A) · Oct 2012 · 2½/9
- 12th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2012 · Apr 2012 · 5½/9
- 17th Asian Citiies Championship for Dubai Cup · Apr 2011 · 3/4
- SIN vs MYA Match B 2008 · Sep 2008 · 2½/7
- Olympiad Selection Tournament B 2008 · Sep 2008 · ½/5
- Olympiad Selection Tournament A 2008 · Sep 2008 · 2½/8
- 1st Dragon Capital Vietnam chess open · Aug – Sep 2008 · 3½/9
- Olympic Day Chess Tournament · Jun 2008 · 6½/11
World
- #=12632Arkadiusz Kaczmarek2136.0
- #=12632IM Chan Hung Lu2136.0
- #=12632FM Sie Thu2136.0
- #=12632Sevak N. Manukyan2136.0
- #=12632WFM Yuliya Liavonava2136.0
Myanmar
- #=26Min Ko Ko2142.0
- #28Nyi Nyi Lwin2141.8
- #29FM Sie Thu2136.0
- #30Htike Soe Than2135.0
- #31Htay Min Lwin2131.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.