Yiheng Li vs Jamison Edrich Kao
Yiheng Li (14, CM, HKG) and Jamison Edrich Kao (17, CM, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kao leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2034 and 2205, the Elo model gives Kao a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2034 vs 2205 (Δ -171)
With Yiheng Li as white
22% Yiheng18% draw60% Jamison
With Jamison Edrich Kao as white
16% Yiheng15% draw69% Jamison
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yiheng Li | Jamison Edrich Kao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2034+1 | 2205 |
| Peak rating | 2035 · Jun 2025 | 2269 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 13 | 17 |
| World rank now | #22,662 | #7,882 |
| World rank peak | #21,533 | #5,090 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #274 |
| Games (career, STD) | 205 | 391 |
| Months active | 47 | 48 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 51% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1978 | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 70 | 156 |
Best Win
Yiheng Li
Jamison Edrich Kao
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).
Yiheng Li
Jamison Edrich Kao