Di Li vs Changren Dai
GM Di Li (2544) · GM Changren Dai (2510)
Di Li and Changren Dai have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2014 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Li leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Li | Draws | Dai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li with White | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Dai with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Li | Draws | Dai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Li | Draws | Dai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | CHN Team Men 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | CHN League Division A Pt2 |
| Jul 2025 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Changren Dai | Di Li | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Changren Dai | Di Li | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 0-1 | King's Knight Opening | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 0-1 | Colle System | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| May 2023 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-CHN |
| Nov 2022 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Oct 2021 | Changren Dai | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2021 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | China zt 3.5 |
| Sep 2019 | Changren Dai | Di Li | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shanghai Haiwan Cup |
| Oct 2018 | Changren Dai | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Xingtai Open |
| Jun 2018 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Changren Dai | Di Li | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
| Aug 2016 | Di Li | Changren Dai | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | ch-CHN rapid |
| Nov 2014 | Changren Dai | Di Li | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Zhongshan zt 3.5 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Di Li and Changren Dai?
In 18 recorded games, Di Li has 4 wins, Changren Dai has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Di Li and Changren Dai played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Nov 2014 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Di Li and Changren Dai play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.