Ziji Zhang vs Tao Pang
Ziji Zhang (30, IM, CHN) and Tao Pang (25, GM, CHN) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Zhang leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2365 and 2434, the Elo model gives Pang a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2365 vs 2434 (Δ -69)
With Ziji Zhang as white
32% Ziji27% draw42% Tao
With Tao Pang as white
24% Ziji22% draw53% Tao
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ziji Zhang | Tao Pang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2365+2 | 2434+1 |
| Peak rating | 2439 · Feb 2020 | 2501 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 23 |
| World rank now | #2,359 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #1,334 | #635 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #51 |
| Games (career, STD) | 570 | 492 |
| Months active | 169 | 151 |
| % white wins | 38% | 47% |
| % black wins | 31% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2348 | 2360 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 50 |
Best Win
Ziji Zhang
Tao Pang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ziji Zhang
Tao Pang