Liren Ding vs Yangyi Yu
Liren Ding (34, GM, CHN) and Yangyi Yu (32, GM, CHN) have met 33 times in classical OTB. Ding leads with 8 wins to 1, with 24 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at 4th Chinese Chess Blitz Tournament saw Yu prevail. With current classical ratings of 2738 and 2714, the Elo model gives Ding a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2738 vs 2714 (Δ +24)
With Liren Ding as white
45% Liren26% draw29% Yangyi
With Yangyi Yu as white
34% Liren29% draw37% Yangyi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Liren Ding | Yangyi Yu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2738+4 | 2714-3 |
| Peak rating | 2816 · Nov 2018 | 2765 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 24 |
| World rank now | #14 | #28 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #10 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,419 |
| Months active | 207 | 205 |
| % white wins | 41% | 47% |
| % black wins | 29% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2786 | 2706 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 113 |
Best Win
Liren Ding
Yangyi Yu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (49)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Liren Ding
Yangyi Yu