Zong-Yuan Zhao vs Yi Liu
Zong-Yuan Zhao (40, GM, AUS) and Yi Liu (29, FM, AUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Zhao leads with 7 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 Churchie International 9 saw Liu prevail. With current classical ratings of 2415 and 2401, the Elo model gives Zhao a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2415 vs 2401 (Δ +14)
With Zong-Yuan Zhao as white
44% Zong-Yuan26% draw30% Yi
With Yi Liu as white
33% Zong-Yuan28% draw39% Yi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zong-Yuan Zhao | Yi Liu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2415-17 | 2401 |
| Peak rating | 2592 · Mar 2010 | 2401 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,430 | #1,665 |
| World rank peak | #227 | #1,660 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 726 | 973 |
| Months active | 219 | 187 |
| % white wins | 63% | 60% |
| % black wins | 53% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | 2332 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 79 | 100 |
Best Win
Zong-Yuan Zhao
Yi Liu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
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
Yi Liu