Di Zhang vs Yihan Meng
Di Zhang (19, CHN) and Yihan Meng (17, IM, CHN) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Zhang leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2446 and 2493, the Elo model gives Meng a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2446 vs 2493 (Δ -47)
With Di Zhang as white
34% Di29% draw37% Yihan
With Yihan Meng as white
26% Di24% draw49% Yihan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Di Zhang | Yihan Meng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2446 | 2493 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · Jan 2026 | 2502 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #1,058 | #634 |
| World rank peak | #716 | #569 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #35 |
| Games (career, STD) | 475 | 268 |
| Months active | 122 | 83 |
| % white wins | 56% | 52% |
| % black wins | 40% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2442 | 2483 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 172 | 157 |
Best Win
Di Zhang
Yihan Meng
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Di Zhang
Yihan Meng