Chao b Li vs Xiangyu Xu
GM Chao b Li (2625) · GM Xiangyu Xu (2619)
Chao b Li and Xiangyu Xu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2016 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Li leads 2 wins to 0, with 9 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Li | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Xu with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Li | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Li | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Chao b Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | CHN Team Men 2026 |
| Aug 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | Chao b Li | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | CHN League Division A Pt1 |
| Apr 2025 | Chao b Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | CHN Team Men |
| Dec 2023 | Chao b Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CHN Div A Finals |
| Dec 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Chao b Li | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-CHN Div A Finals |
| Jun 2023 | Chao b Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CHN DivA |
| Feb 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Chao b Li | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-CHN |
| Sep 2022 | Chao b Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Nov 2018 | Xiangyu Xu | Chao b Li | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2016 | Chao b Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | CHN Team |
| Feb 2016 | Chao b Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Graz Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Chao b Li and Xiangyu Xu?
In 11 recorded games, Chao b Li has 2 wins, Xiangyu Xu has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Chao b Li and Xiangyu Xu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2016 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Chao b Li and Xiangyu Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the Scotch Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.