Erick Zhao vs Jesse Ren
Erick Zhao (18, IM, USA) and Jesse Ren (16, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Zhao leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2418 and 2198, the Elo model gives Zhao a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2418 vs 2198 (Δ +220)
With Erick Zhao as white
74% Erick15% draw11% Jesse
With Jesse Ren as white
66% Erick18% draw17% Jesse
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erick Zhao | Jesse Ren | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2418 | 2198 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2026 | 2280 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 14 |
| World rank now | #1,389 | #8,276 |
| World rank peak | #1,385 | #4,618 |
| Federation rank now | #76 | #291 |
| Games (career, STD) | 440 | 411 |
| Months active | 102 | 79 |
| % white wins | 53% | 42% |
| % black wins | 51% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2381 | 2091 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 73 |
Best Win
Erick Zhao
Jesse Ren
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).
Erick Zhao
Jesse Ren