Emily Cathay Gan vs Zachary Yu
Emily Cathay Gan (16, WFM, NZL) and Zachary Yu (19, CM, NZL) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Yu leads the classical series 5–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1860 and 2057, the Elo model gives Yu a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1860 vs 2057 (Δ -197)
With Emily Cathay Gan as white
20% Emily16% draw64% Zachary
With Zachary Yu as white
14% Emily13% draw73% Zachary
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emily Cathay Gan | Zachary Yu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1860-52 | 2057 |
| Peak rating | 1912 · May 2026 | 2081 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 19 |
| World rank now | #58,597 | #19,924 |
| World rank peak | #45,246 | #17,195 |
| Federation rank now | #92 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 426 | 440 |
| Months active | 80 | 77 |
| % white wins | 44% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1814 | 2021 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 105 |
Best Win
Emily Cathay Gan
Zachary Yu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Emily Cathay Gan
Zachary Yu