Qingnan Liu vs Chen Zou
Qingnan Liu (34, GM, CHN) and Chen Zou (25, IM, CHN) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Liu leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2537 and 2418, the Elo model gives Liu a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2537 vs 2418 (Δ +119)
With Qingnan Liu as white
61% Qingnan20% draw19% Chen
With Chen Zou as white
50% Qingnan24% draw26% Chen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Qingnan Liu | Chen Zou | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2537 | 2418 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Jun 2019 | 2462 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 27 | 18 |
| World rank now | #376 | #1,389 |
| World rank peak | #335 | #1,042 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #58 |
| Games (career, STD) | 529 | 473 |
| Months active | 206 | 156 |
| % white wins | 44% | 44% |
| % black wins | 35% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2490 | 2331 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 51 |
Best Win
Qingnan Liu
Chen Zou
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Qingnan Liu
Chen Zou