Awonder Liang vs A.R. Saleh Salem
GM Awonder Liang (2696) · GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640)
Awonder Liang and A.R. Saleh Salem have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Liang leads 6 wins to 6, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Liang | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liang with White | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Salem with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Liang | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Liang | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Awonder Liang | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Battle of Minds Blitz |
| Feb 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Battle of Minds Blitz |
| Feb 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Battle of Minds Blitz |
| Feb 2026 | Awonder Liang | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Battle of Minds Blitz |
| Feb 2026 | Awonder Liang | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Battle of Minds Classical |
| Feb 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Battle of Minds Classical |
| Feb 2026 | Awonder Liang | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Battle of Minds Classical |
| Feb 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Battle of Minds Classical |
| Feb 2026 | Awonder Liang | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Colle System | Battle of Minds Rapid |
| Feb 2026 | Awonder Liang | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Battle of Minds Rapid |
| Feb 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Battle of Minds Rapid |
| Feb 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Battle of Minds Rapid |
| Sep 2025 | Awonder Liang | AR Salem | 1-0 | Colle System | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2024 | AR Salem | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Modern Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Feb 2018 | Awonder Liang | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Awonder Liang and A.R. Saleh Salem?
In 15 recorded games, Awonder Liang has 6 wins, A.R. Saleh Salem has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Awonder Liang and A.R. Saleh Salem played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Awonder Liang and A.R. Saleh Salem play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Colle System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.