Jianchao Zhou vs Liren Ding
Jianchao Zhou (38, GM, USA) and Liren Ding (34, GM, CHN) have met 32 times in classical OTB. Zhou leads with 6 wins to 5, with 21 draws — a 66% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2017 Chinese Chess League Division A (19-22) drew. With current classical ratings of 2605 and 2738, the Elo model gives Ding a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2605 vs 2738 (Δ -133)
With Jianchao Zhou as white
25% Jianchao23% draw52% Liren
With Liren Ding as white
18% Jianchao20% draw63% Liren
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2605+28 | 2738+4 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Nov 2010 | 2816 · Nov 2018 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #146 | #14 |
| World rank peak | #67 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,078 | 1,123 |
| Months active | 211 | 207 |
| % white wins | 54% | 41% |
| % black wins | 41% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2786 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 240 | 51 |
Best Win
Jianchao Zhou
Liren Ding
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jianchao Zhou
Liren Ding