Linxi Zhu vs Nkosi Nkululeko
Linxi Zhu (12, FM, USA) and Nkosi Nkululeko (30, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Zhu leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2286 and 2064, the Elo model gives Zhu a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2286 vs 2064 (Δ +222)
With Linxi Zhu as white
75% Linxi14% draw12% Nkosi
With Nkosi Nkululeko as white
66% Linxi16% draw17% Nkosi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Linxi Zhu | Nkosi Nkululeko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2286 | 2064 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · Aug 2025 | 2081 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 11 | 30 |
| World rank now | #4,521 | #19,076 |
| World rank peak | #3,419 | #17,195 |
| Federation rank now | #188 | #559 |
| Games (career, STD) | 512 | 245 |
| Months active | 47 | 40 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 46% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2270 | 2114 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 280 | 75 |
Best Win
Linxi Zhu
Nkosi Nkululeko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Linxi Zhu
Nkosi Nkululeko