Justin Zhide Wang vs William Rui Liu
Justin Zhide Wang (14, CM, NZL) and William Rui Liu (15, CM, NZL) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Liu leads with 7 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at Peter Weir Memorial Masters 2026 saw Liu prevail. With current classical ratings of 2020 and 2151, the Elo model gives Liu a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2020 vs 2151 (Δ -131)
With Justin Zhide Wang as white
27% Justin20% draw54% William
With William Rui Liu as white
19% Justin17% draw64% William
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Zhide Wang | William Rui Liu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2020 | 2151 |
| Peak rating | 2085 · Jun 2025 | 2151 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 13 | 15 |
| World rank now | #24,515 | #11,178 |
| World rank peak | #16,250 | #11,177 |
| Federation rank now | #34 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 518 | 468 |
| Months active | 62 | 62 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 57% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1883 | 2014 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 220 | 155 |
Best Win
Justin Zhide Wang
William Rui Liu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Zhide Wang
William Rui Liu