Kendrick Botong Zhang vs Felix Xie
Kendrick Botong Zhang (17, FM, NZL) and Felix Xie (18, IM, NZL) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Xie leads the classical series 8–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2153 and 2389, the Elo model gives Xie a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2153 vs 2389 (Δ -236)
With Kendrick Botong Zhang as white
16% Kendrick17% draw68% Felix
With Felix Xie as white
10% Kendrick14% draw76% Felix
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kendrick Botong Zhang | Felix Xie | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2153+37 | 2389-18 |
| Peak rating | 2153 · May 2026 | 2407 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #11,052 | #1,864 |
| World rank peak | #11,052 | #1,556 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 617 | 625 |
| Months active | 106 | 106 |
| % white wins | 50% | 61% |
| % black wins | 48% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2045 | 2338 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 168 |
Best Win
Kendrick Botong Zhang
Felix Xie
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kendrick Botong Zhang
Felix Xie