Jesse Zafirakos vs Arthur Gao
Jesse Zafirakos (21, CM, AUS) and Arthur Gao (14, CM, AUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Gao leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2116 and 2125, the Elo model gives Gao a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2116 vs 2125 (Δ -9)
With Jesse Zafirakos as white
42% Jesse24% draw34% Arthur
With Arthur Gao as white
32% Jesse23% draw45% Arthur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jesse Zafirakos | Arthur Gao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2116-39 | 2125-65 |
| Peak rating | 2155 · Apr 2026 | 2226 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 14 |
| World rank now | #13,950 | #13,204 |
| World rank peak | #10,944 | #6,897 |
| Federation rank now | #64 | #62 |
| Games (career, STD) | 629 | 470 |
| Months active | 97 | 88 |
| % white wins | 59% | 55% |
| % black wins | 54% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2114 | 2127 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 230 | 182 |
Best Win
Jesse Zafirakos
Arthur Gao
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).
Jesse Zafirakos
Arthur Gao