Nicolas De La Colina vs Erick Zhao
Nicolas De La Colina (21, USA) and Erick Zhao (18, IM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Zhao leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2196 and 2418, the Elo model gives Zhao a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2196 vs 2418 (Δ -222)
With Nicolas De La Colina as white
17% Nicolas17% draw66% Erick
With Erick Zhao as white
11% Nicolas15% draw74% Erick
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolas De La Colina | Erick Zhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2196 | 2418 |
| Peak rating | 2244 · Mar 2023 | 2419 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #8,388 | #1,389 |
| World rank peak | #6,095 | #1,385 |
| Federation rank now | #294 | #76 |
| Games (career, STD) | 373 | 440 |
| Months active | 90 | 102 |
| % white wins | 39% | 53% |
| % black wins | 36% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2121 | 2381 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 24 |
Best Win
Nicolas De La Colina
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).
Nicolas De La Colina
Erick Zhao