Zhu, Lian

Lian Zhu, a 13-year-old Chinese player, is rated 1599 — his current career high. He is on a steady climb with +52 Elo over the past 12 months. 11 rated games in the past year (≈12/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Chinese National Youth Chess Championship 2026(B14), Chinese National Youth Chess Team Championship 2025(B12), and 2025 National Chess Open (Liaocheng,China). Also played 4 rapid events (including 2025 National Amateur Chess Master Tournament Hangzhou Station) recently.

At junior level, he reached #68 and #11 nationally in U12 and U10.