Zong-Yuan Zhao vs Igor Bjelobrk
Zong-Yuan Zhao (40, GM, AUS) and Igor Bjelobrk (44, IM, AUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Zhao leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2415 and 2380, the Elo model gives Zhao a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2415 vs 2380 (Δ +35)
With Zong-Yuan Zhao as white
48% Zong-Yuan24% draw28% Igor
With Igor Bjelobrk as white
36% Zong-Yuan29% draw36% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zong-Yuan Zhao | Igor Bjelobrk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2415-17 | 2380-8 |
| Peak rating | 2592 · Mar 2010 | 2407 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 24 | 38 |
| World rank now | #1,430 | #2,036 |
| World rank peak | #227 | #1,739 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 726 | 382 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 63% | 64% |
| % black wins | 53% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | 2213 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 79 | 65 |
Best Win
Zong-Yuan Zhao
Igor Bjelobrk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zong-Yuan Zhao
Igor Bjelobrk