Andrew Zhang vs Vinh Welsh
Andrew Zhang (18, USA) and Vinh Welsh (19, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Zhang leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1997 and 1800, the Elo model gives Zhang a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1997 vs 1800 (Δ +197)
With Andrew Zhang as white
73% Andrew13% draw14% Vinh
With Vinh Welsh as white
64% Andrew15% draw21% Vinh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrew Zhang | Vinh Welsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1997 | 1800 |
| Peak rating | 2041 · Jan 2025 | 1822 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #27,973 | #74,255 |
| World rank peak | #20,584 | #55,299 |
| Federation rank now | #776 | #2,241 |
| Games (career, STD) | 306 | 178 |
| Months active | 111 | 115 |
| % white wins | 37% | 31% |
| % black wins | 32% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2002 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 0 |
Best Win
Andrew Zhang
Vinh Welsh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrew Zhang
Vinh Welsh