Xue Zhao vs Wenjun Ju
Xue Zhao (41, GM, CHN) and Wenjun Ju (35, GM, CHN) have met 37 times in classical OTB. Ju leads with 17 wins to 7, with 13 draws — a 35% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Chinese Chess League Division A (Regular) saw Ju prevail. With current classical ratings of 2433 and 2559, the Elo model gives Ju a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2433 vs 2559 (Δ -126)
With Xue Zhao as white
25% Xue24% draw51% Wenjun
With Wenjun Ju as white
18% Xue20% draw62% Wenjun
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Xue Zhao | Wenjun Ju | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2433 | 2559 |
| Peak rating | 2579 · Sep 2013 | 2604 · Mar 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,198 | #270 |
| World rank peak | #289 | #215 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,019 | 1,254 |
| Months active | 219 | 207 |
| % white wins | 51% | 48% |
| % black wins | 44% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2358 | 2492 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 89 |
Best Win
Xue Zhao
Wenjun Ju
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (49)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Xue Zhao
Wenjun Ju