David Junyang Zhu vs Zachary Yu
David Junyang Zhu (16, NZL) and Zachary Yu (19, CM, NZL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Yu leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1812 and 2057, the Elo model gives Yu a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1812 vs 2057 (Δ -245)
With David Junyang Zhu as white
16% David14% draw70% Zachary
With Zachary Yu as white
11% David12% draw78% Zachary
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Junyang Zhu | Zachary Yu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1812 | 2057 |
| Peak rating | 1951 · Oct 2025 | 2081 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 19 |
| World rank now | #72,591 | #19,911 |
| World rank peak | #35,735 | #17,195 |
| Federation rank now | #115 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 381 | 440 |
| Months active | 84 | 77 |
| % white wins | 46% | 55% |
| % black wins | 42% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1832 | 2021 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 105 |
Best Win
David Junyang Zhu
Zachary Yu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Junyang Zhu
Zachary Yu