Akira Nakada vs Alan Zhang
Akira Nakada (23, IM, USA) and Alan Zhang (22, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Nakada leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2419 and 1966, the Elo model gives Nakada a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 1966 (Δ +453)
With Akira Nakada as white
90% Akira8% draw2% Alan
With Alan Zhang as white
87% Akira9% draw4% Alan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akira Nakada | Alan Zhang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419 | 1966 |
| Peak rating | 2420 · Sep 2024 | 2187 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 21 | 15 |
| World rank now | #1,372 | #32,466 |
| World rank peak | #1,371 | #10,694 |
| Federation rank now | #74 | #901 |
| Games (career, STD) | 446 | 235 |
| Months active | 136 | 114 |
| % white wins | 53% | 43% |
| % black wins | 42% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2434 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 23 | 0 |
Best Win
Akira Nakada
Alan Zhang
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).
Akira Nakada
Alan Zhang