Jesse Zafirakos vs Michael Fernandez
Jesse Zafirakos (21, CM, AUS) and Michael Fernandez (27, FM, ENG) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Fernandez leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2124 and 2263, the Elo model gives Fernandez a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2124 vs 2263 (Δ -139)
With Jesse Zafirakos as white
25% Jesse20% draw54% Michael
With Michael Fernandez as white
18% Jesse17% draw65% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jesse Zafirakos | Michael Fernandez | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2124+8 | 2263 |
| Peak rating | 2155 · Apr 2026 | 2301 · Oct 2014 |
| Peak age | 21 | 15 |
| World rank now | #13,301 | #5,347 |
| World rank peak | #10,944 | #4,830 |
| Federation rank now | #65 | #82 |
| Games (career, STD) | 629 | 480 |
| Months active | 98 | 183 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 54% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2118 | 2349 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 229 | 89 |
Best Win
Jesse Zafirakos
Michael Fernandez
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).
Jesse Zafirakos
Michael Fernandez