Hongchi Peng vs Yuanhe Zhao
Hongchi Peng (24, CHN) and Yuanhe Zhao (26, IM, CHN) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Zhao leads with 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 Chinese Chess Team Championship (men) drew. With current classical ratings of 2365 and 2454, the Elo model gives Zhao a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2365 vs 2454 (Δ -89)
With Hongchi Peng as white
30% Hongchi25% draw45% Yuanhe
With Yuanhe Zhao as white
22% Hongchi21% draw56% Yuanhe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hongchi Peng | Yuanhe Zhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2365 | 2454 |
| Peak rating | 2426 · Jun 2023 | 2501 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,359 | #970 |
| World rank peak | #1,422 | #627 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #45 |
| Games (career, STD) | 764 | 716 |
| Months active | 146 | 166 |
| % white wins | 46% | 43% |
| % black wins | 40% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | 2380 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 89 | 73 |
Best Win
Hongchi Peng
Yuanhe Zhao
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hongchi Peng
Yuanhe Zhao