Awonder Liang vs Farai Mandizha
Awonder Liang (23, GM, USA) and Farai Mandizha (41, IM, ZIM) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Mandizha leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2704 and 2375, the Elo model gives Liang a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2704 vs 2375 (Δ +329)
With Awonder Liang as white
83% Awonder12% draw5% Farai
With Farai Mandizha as white
77% Awonder14% draw8% Farai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Awonder Liang | Farai Mandizha | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2704-14 | 2375 |
| Peak rating | 2719 · Feb 2026 | 2420 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 23 | 25 |
| World rank now | #33 | #2,155 |
| World rank peak | #24 | #1,804 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,447 | 746 |
| Months active | 175 | 180 |
| % white wins | 52% | 46% |
| % black wins | 43% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2660 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 128 | 0 |
Best Win
Awonder Liang
Farai Mandizha
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).
Awonder Liang
Farai Mandizha