Santhosh Ayyappan vs Linxi Zhu
Santhosh Ayyappan (12, USA) and Linxi Zhu (12, FM, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Zhu leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2028 and 2286, the Elo model gives Zhu a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2028 vs 2286 (Δ -258)
With Santhosh Ayyappan as white
14% Santhosh15% draw71% Linxi
With Linxi Zhu as white
9% Santhosh13% draw78% Linxi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Santhosh Ayyappan | Linxi Zhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2028+1 | 2286-34 |
| Peak rating | 2089 · Jan 2026 | 2320 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 12 | 11 |
| World rank now | #23,441 | #4,521 |
| World rank peak | #16,407 | #3,419 |
| Federation rank now | #657 | #188 |
| Games (career, STD) | 380 | 509 |
| Months active | 57 | 46 |
| % white wins | 51% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1996 | 2277 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 128 | 259 |
Best Win
Santhosh Ayyappan
Linxi Zhu
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).
Santhosh Ayyappan
Linxi Zhu