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David Cannon vs Jesse Zafirakos

David Cannon (25, IM, AUS) and Jesse Zafirakos (21, CM, AUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Cannon leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2337 and 2116, the Elo model gives Cannon a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2337 vs 2116 +221)
With David Cannon as white
74% David14% draw12% Jesse
With Jesse Zafirakos as white
66% David17% draw17% Jesse

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

David CannonJesse Zafirakos
Current rating (STD)2337+412116-39
Peak rating2337 · May 20262155 · Apr 2026
Peak age2521
World rank now#3,016#13,950
World rank peak#3,016#10,944
Federation rank now#16#64
Games (career, STD)660629
Months active17397
% white wins61%59%
% black wins55%54%
TPR last 12m (STD)22742118
Activity 12m (games)120229

Best Win

David Cannon
Jesse Zafirakos

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (11)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

David Cannon
Jesse Zafirakos

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