Gary Ng vs Ian Zhao
Gary Ng (40, FM, CAN) and Ian Zhao (21, FM, CAN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Ng leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2187 and 2291, the Elo model gives Zhao a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2187 vs 2291 (Δ -104)
With Gary Ng as white
29% Gary23% draw48% Ian
With Ian Zhao as white
21% Gary19% draw59% Ian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gary Ng | Ian Zhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2187 | 2291 |
| Peak rating | 2312 · Nov 2017 | 2380 · Mar 2020 |
| Peak age | 31 | 15 |
| World rank now | #8,858 | #4,330 |
| World rank peak | #4,615 | #2,423 |
| Federation rank now | #62 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 374 | 348 |
| Months active | 210 | 134 |
| % white wins | 51% | 51% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2013 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 0 |
Best Win
Gary Ng
Ian Zhao
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gary Ng
Ian Zhao