Luc Hoffman vs Linxi Zhu
Luc Hoffman (18, CM, USA) and Linxi Zhu (12, FM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Zhu leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2126 and 2286, the Elo model gives Zhu a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2126 vs 2286 (Δ -160)
With Luc Hoffman as white
23% Luc20% draw57% Linxi
With Linxi Zhu as white
16% Luc16% draw67% Linxi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Luc Hoffman | Linxi Zhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2126 | 2286 |
| Peak rating | 2219 · Jul 2025 | 2320 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 11 |
| World rank now | #13,118 | #4,521 |
| World rank peak | #6,997 | #3,419 |
| Federation rank now | #413 | #188 |
| Games (career, STD) | 513 | 512 |
| Months active | 59 | 47 |
| % white wins | 47% | 53% |
| % black wins | 39% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2151 | 2270 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 260 | 280 |
Best Win
Luc Hoffman
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).
Luc Hoffman
Linxi Zhu