Shanglei Lu vs Yan Fang
Shanglei Lu (31, GM, CHN) and Yan Fang (30, IM, CHN) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Lu leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2444, the Elo model gives Lu a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2444 (Δ +191)
With Shanglei Lu as white
70% Shanglei17% draw13% Yan
With Yan Fang as white
61% Shanglei20% draw19% Yan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shanglei Lu | Yan Fang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2444 |
| Peak rating | 2647 · May 2025 | 2447 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 30 | 21 |
| World rank now | #91 | #1,129 |
| World rank peak | #74 | #1,129 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #56 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,184 | 421 |
| Months active | 193 | 183 |
| % white wins | 49% | 38% |
| % black wins | 37% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2618 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 0 |
Best Win
Shanglei Lu
Yan Fang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shanglei Lu
Yan Fang