Alexander Zhang vs Kyle Couchman
Alexander Zhang (16, GUY) and Kyle Couchman (17, GUY) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Couchman leads the classical series 6–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1634 and 1962, the Elo model gives Couchman a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1634 vs 1962 (Δ -328)
With Alexander Zhang as white
10% Alexander10% draw79% Kyle
With Kyle Couchman as white
7% Alexander9% draw85% Kyle
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Zhang | Kyle Couchman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1634 | 1962 |
| Peak rating | 1714 · Aug 2025 | 2004 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 16 |
| World rank now | #133,646 | #34,238 |
| World rank peak | #101,415 | #26,338 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 146 | 198 |
| Months active | 33 | 34 |
| % white wins | 47% | 61% |
| % black wins | 43% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1222 | 1829 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 94 | 110 |
Best Win
Alexander Zhang
Kyle Couchman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Zhang
Kyle Couchman