Daniel Zotkin vs Richard Chen
Daniel Zotkin (25, CAN) and Richard Chen (25, FM, CAN) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Chen leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2009 and 2239, the Elo model gives Chen a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2009 vs 2239 (Δ -230)
With Daniel Zotkin as white
17% Daniel16% draw68% Richard
With Richard Chen as white
11% Daniel13% draw76% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Zotkin | Richard Chen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2009 | 2239 |
| Peak rating | 2053 · Jan 2017 | 2317 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #29,009 | #6,227 |
| World rank peak | #24,668 | #4,309 |
| Federation rank now | #183 | #50 |
| Games (career, STD) | 353 | 406 |
| Months active | 168 | 153 |
| % white wins | 31% | 49% |
| % black wins | 32% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Daniel Zotkin
Richard Chen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel Zotkin
Richard Chen