Kyle Zhuang vs Cayden Jackson
Kyle Zhuang (15, USA) and Cayden Jackson (17, USA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Zhuang leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2204 and 1855, the Elo model gives Zhuang a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2204 vs 1855 (Δ +349)
With Kyle Zhuang as white
85% Kyle9% draw5% Cayden
With Cayden Jackson as white
80% Kyle11% draw8% Cayden
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kyle Zhuang | Cayden Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2204 | 1855-1 |
| Peak rating | 2220 · Jan 2026 | 1905 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 16 |
| World rank now | #7,940 | #59,948 |
| World rank peak | #7,128 | #46,959 |
| Federation rank now | #277 | #1,654 |
| Games (career, STD) | 394 | 214 |
| Months active | 78 | 61 |
| % white wins | 43% | 30% |
| % black wins | 44% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2146 | 1893 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 84 | 51 |
Best Win
Kyle Zhuang
Cayden Jackson
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).
Kyle Zhuang
Cayden Jackson