Changren Dai vs Ziji Zhang
Changren Dai (27, GM, CHN) and Ziji Zhang (30, IM, CHN) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Dai leads with 7 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 56% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 China chess championship (Men) drew. With current classical ratings of 2552 and 2365, the Elo model gives Dai a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2552 vs 2365 (Δ +187)
With Changren Dai as white
70% Changren17% draw13% Ziji
With Ziji Zhang as white
60% Changren20% draw19% Ziji
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2552 | 2365 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Feb 2026 | 2439 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 27 | 24 |
| World rank now | #299 | #2,359 |
| World rank peak | #262 | #1,334 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #79 |
| Games (career, STD) | 806 | 570 |
| Months active | 167 | 170 |
| % white wins | 43% | 38% |
| % black wins | 33% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2518 | 2348 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 94 | 35 |
Best Win
Changren Dai
Ziji Zhang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Changren Dai
Ziji Zhang