Shambavi Hariharan vs Yaoyao Zhu
Shambavi Hariharan (15, WFM, ENG) and Yaoyao Zhu (42, ENG) have met 2 times in classical OTB. Zhu leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2008 and 1974, the Elo model gives Hariharan a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2008 vs 1974 (Δ +34)
With Shambavi Hariharan as white
50% Shambavi20% draw30% Yaoyao
With Yaoyao Zhu as white
38% Shambavi24% draw38% Yaoyao
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shambavi Hariharan | Yaoyao Zhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2008 | 1974 |
| Peak rating | 2102 · Sep 2025 | 2011 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 42 |
| World rank now | #26,259 | #31,868 |
| World rank peak | #14,851 | #23,415 |
| Federation rank now | #424 | #505 |
| Games (career, STD) | 444 | 320 |
| Months active | 56 | 168 |
| % white wins | 36% | 40% |
| % black wins | 35% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1940 | 1656 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 207 | 55 |
Best Win
Shambavi Hariharan
Yaoyao Zhu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (2)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shambavi Hariharan
Yaoyao Zhu