Shanglei Lu vs Chen Zou
Shanglei Lu (31, GM, CHN) and Chen Zou (25, IM, CHN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Lu leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2418, the Elo model gives Lu a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2418 (Δ +217)
With Shanglei Lu as white
73% Shanglei16% draw11% Chen
With Chen Zou as white
65% Shanglei19% draw16% Chen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shanglei Lu | Chen Zou | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635-7 | 2418 |
| Peak rating | 2647 · May 2025 | 2462 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 30 | 18 |
| World rank now | #91 | #1,389 |
| World rank peak | #74 | #1,042 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #58 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,184 | 473 |
| Months active | 192 | 155 |
| % white wins | 49% | 44% |
| % black wins | 37% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2618 | 2331 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 51 |
Best Win
Shanglei Lu
Chen Zou
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shanglei Lu
Chen Zou