Zong-Yuan Zhao vs Junta Ikeda
Zong-Yuan Zhao (40, GM, AUS) and Junta Ikeda (35, IM, AUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Zhao leads with 7 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2022 Ballarat Begonia Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2415 and 2366, the Elo model gives Zhao a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2415 vs 2366 (Δ +49)
With Zong-Yuan Zhao as white
50% Zong-Yuan23% draw26% Junta
With Junta Ikeda as white
38% Zong-Yuan28% draw34% Junta
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zong-Yuan Zhao | Junta Ikeda | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2415-17 | 2366+10 |
| Peak rating | 2592 · Mar 2010 | 2460 · Apr 2022 |
| Peak age | 24 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,430 | #2,329 |
| World rank peak | #227 | #1,032 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 726 | 987 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 63% | 63% |
| % black wins | 53% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | 2373 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 79 | 15 |
Best Win
Zong-Yuan Zhao
Junta Ikeda
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zong-Yuan Zhao
Junta Ikeda