Liam Putnam vs Linxi Zhu
Liam Putnam (18, IM, USA) and Linxi Zhu (12, FM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Putnam leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2497 and 2286, the Elo model gives Putnam a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2497 vs 2286 (Δ +211)
With Liam Putnam as white
73% Liam16% draw12% Linxi
With Linxi Zhu as white
64% Liam19% draw17% Linxi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Liam Putnam | Linxi Zhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2497+5 | 2286-34 |
| Peak rating | 2498 · Dec 2025 | 2320 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 11 |
| World rank now | #600 | #4,521 |
| World rank peak | #600 | #3,419 |
| Federation rank now | #40 | #188 |
| Games (career, STD) | 666 | 509 |
| Months active | 107 | 46 |
| % white wins | 55% | 53% |
| % black wins | 47% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2471 | 2277 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 268 |
Best Win
Liam Putnam
Linxi Zhu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Liam Putnam
Linxi Zhu