Awonder Liang vs Safal Bora
Awonder Liang (23, GM, USA) and Safal Bora (28, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Liang leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2718 and 2500, the Elo model gives Liang a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2718 vs 2500 (Δ +218)
With Awonder Liang as white
73% Awonder16% draw11% Safal
With Safal Bora as white
65% Awonder19% draw16% Safal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Awonder Liang | Safal Bora | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2718 | 2500 |
| Peak rating | 2719 · Feb 2026 | 2501 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 26 |
| World rank now | #25 | #577 |
| World rank peak | #24 | #575 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,447 | 674 |
| Months active | 174 | 170 |
| % white wins | 52% | 52% |
| % black wins | 43% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2660 | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 128 | 13 |
Best Win
Awonder Liang
Safal Bora
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Awonder Liang
Safal Bora