Jesse Zafirakos vs Kai Jie Soo
Jesse Zafirakos (21, CM, AUS) and Kai Jie Soo (28, FM, AUS) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Soo leads with 10 wins to 2, with 8 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 MCC May Blitz drew. With current classical ratings of 2116 and 2248, the Elo model gives Soo a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2116 vs 2248 (Δ -132)
With Jesse Zafirakos as white
26% Jesse21% draw53% Kai
With Kai Jie Soo as white
19% Jesse17% draw64% Kai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jesse Zafirakos | Kai Jie Soo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2116-39 | 2248-49 |
| Peak rating | 2155 · Apr 2026 | 2309 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 28 |
| World rank now | #13,950 | #5,899 |
| World rank peak | #10,944 | #3,773 |
| Federation rank now | #64 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 629 | 750 |
| Months active | 97 | 175 |
| % white wins | 59% | 66% |
| % black wins | 54% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2114 | 2215 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 230 | 354 |
Best Win
Jesse Zafirakos
Kai Jie Soo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jesse Zafirakos
Kai Jie Soo