Jianchao Zhou vs Erick Zhao
Jianchao Zhou (38, GM, USA) and Erick Zhao (18, IM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Zhou leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2605 and 2418, the Elo model gives Zhou a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2605 vs 2418 (Δ +187)
With Jianchao Zhou as white
70% Jianchao17% draw13% Erick
With Erick Zhao as white
60% Jianchao21% draw19% Erick
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jianchao Zhou | Erick Zhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2605+28 | 2418 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Nov 2010 | 2419 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #146 | #1,389 |
| World rank peak | #67 | #1,385 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #76 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,078 | 440 |
| Months active | 211 | 102 |
| % white wins | 54% | 53% |
| % black wins | 41% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2381 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 240 | 24 |
Best Win
Jianchao Zhou
Erick Zhao
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).
Jianchao Zhou
Erick Zhao