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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 -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 ZhangShanglei Lu
Current rating (STD)24142635
Peak rating2445 · Oct 20082647 · May 2025
Peak age2030
World rank now#1,818#91
World rank peak#1,352#74
Federation rank now#62#6
Games (career, STD)2371,184
Months active217193
% white wins40%49%
% black wins38%37%
TPR last 12m (STD)2618
Activity 12m (games)096

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

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