Ziyang Zhang vs Shanglei Lu
Ziyang Zhang (38, IM, CHN) and Shanglei Lu (31, GM, CHN) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Zhang leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2414 and 2635, the Elo model gives Lu a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2414 vs 2635 (Δ -221)
With Ziyang Zhang as white
16% Ziyang19% draw65% Shanglei
With Shanglei Lu as white
11% Ziyang16% draw73% Shanglei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ziyang Zhang | Shanglei Lu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2414 | 2635 |
| Peak rating | 2445 · Oct 2008 | 2647 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,818 | #91 |
| World rank peak | #1,352 | #74 |
| Federation rank now | #62 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 237 | 1,184 |
| Months active | 217 | 193 |
| % white wins | 40% | 49% |
| % black wins | 38% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2618 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 96 |
Best Win
Ziyang Zhang
Shanglei Lu
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).
Ziyang Zhang
Shanglei Lu