Jianchao Zhou vs Eric Liu
Jianchao Zhou (38, GM, USA) and Eric Liu (17, IM, USA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Zhou leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2605 and 2442, the Elo model gives Zhou a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2605 vs 2442 (Δ +163)
With Jianchao Zhou as white
67% Jianchao18% draw15% Eric
With Eric Liu as white
57% Jianchao22% draw21% Eric
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jianchao Zhou | Eric Liu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2605+28 | 2442 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Nov 2010 | 2442 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 17 |
| World rank now | #146 | #1,110 |
| World rank peak | #67 | #1,110 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #64 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,078 | 613 |
| Months active | 211 | 87 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 41% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2419 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 240 | 96 |
Best Win
Jianchao Zhou
Eric Liu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jianchao Zhou
Eric Liu