Yihan Meng vs Zilong Yang
Yihan Meng (17, IM, CHN) and Zilong Yang (14, FM, CHN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Meng leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2493 and 2347, the Elo model gives Meng a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2493 vs 2347 (Δ +146)
With Yihan Meng as white
65% Yihan19% draw17% Zilong
With Zilong Yang as white
54% Yihan22% draw23% Zilong
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yihan Meng | Zilong Yang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2493+10 | 2347-8 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · Feb 2026 | 2388 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 13 |
| World rank now | #634 | #2,783 |
| World rank peak | #569 | #1,901 |
| Federation rank now | #35 | #91 |
| Games (career, STD) | 268 | 359 |
| Months active | 82 | 39 |
| % white wins | 52% | 45% |
| % black wins | 39% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2483 | 2309 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 157 | 134 |
Best Win
Yihan Meng
Zilong Yang
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).
Yihan Meng
Zilong Yang