Shilong Li vs Ziyang Zhang
Shilong Li (49, GM, CHN) and Ziyang Zhang (38, IM, CHN) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Li leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2365 and 2414, the Elo model gives Zhang a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2365 vs 2414 (Δ -49)
With Shilong Li as white
34% Shilong28% draw38% Ziyang
With Ziyang Zhang as white
26% Shilong23% draw50% Ziyang
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shilong Li | Ziyang Zhang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2365 | 2414 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Nov 2012 | 2445 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 35 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,359 | #1,818 |
| World rank peak | #320 | #1,352 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #62 |
| Games (career, STD) | 651 | 237 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 43% | 40% |
| % black wins | 35% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2354 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 0 |
Best Win
Shilong Li
Ziyang Zhang
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).
Shilong Li
Ziyang Zhang