Di Li vs Xiangyu Xu
GM Di Li (2544) · GM Xiangyu Xu (2619)
Di Li and Xiangyu Xu have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2012 and the most recent in May 2026. Li leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 18 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Li | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Xu with White | 15 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Li | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Li | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | ch-CHN 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 12th Sunway Sitges |
| Sep 2025 | Di Li | Xiangyu Xu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15th Nat PRC RR Men |
| Jun 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15th National Games Individual Prelim |
| Jan 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 36th Roquetas de Mar Open |
| Oct 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Oct 2023 | Di Li | Xiangyu Xu | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Oct 2023 | Di Li | Xiangyu Xu | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| May 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CHN |
| Nov 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-Asian Prel |
| Apr 2022 | Di Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Hangzhou GM |
| Apr 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Hangzhou GM |
| Mar 2022 | Di Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Hangzhou GM |
| Mar 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Hangzhou GM |
| May 2021 | Di Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | China zt 3.5 |
| May 2021 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2019 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Asian Continental blitz Open |
| Jan 2019 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Vandoeuvre Open A 15th |
| Dec 2017 | Di Li | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 23rd Zadar Open A |
| Sep 2012 | Xiangyu Xu | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | Beijing zt 3.5 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Di Li and Xiangyu Xu?
In 22 recorded games, Di Li has 0 wins, Xiangyu Xu has 4 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Di Li and Xiangyu Xu played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Sep 2012 to May 2026.
What openings do Di Li and Xiangyu Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.