Yan Liu vs Zhihang Xu
Yan Liu (26, GM, CHN) and Zhihang Xu (25, IM, CHN) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Liu leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2527 and 2494, the Elo model gives Liu a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2527 vs 2494 (Δ +33)
With Yan Liu as white
47% Yan25% draw28% Zhihang
With Zhihang Xu as white
35% Yan30% draw35% Zhihang
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yan Liu | Zhihang Xu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2527-8 | 2494+7 |
| Peak rating | 2579 · Aug 2023 | 2515 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 23 | 20 |
| World rank now | #427 | #625 |
| World rank peak | #257 | #544 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 702 | 437 |
| Months active | 169 | 155 |
| % white wins | 43% | 41% |
| % black wins | 31% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2498 | 2547 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 70 | 23 |
Best Win
Yan Liu
Zhihang Xu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yan Liu
Zhihang Xu