Di Li vs Zeyu Xiang
GM Di Li (2544) · IM Zeyu Xiang (2482)
Di Li and Zeyu Xiang have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2016 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Li leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Li | Draws | Xiang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Xiang with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Li | Draws | Xiang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Li | Draws | Xiang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Zeyu Xiang | Di Li | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 52nd La Roda Open 2026 |
| Aug 2024 | Di Li | Zeyu Xiang | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chT-CHN Div-B |
| Mar 2024 | Di Li | Zeyu Xiang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Prague Open |
| Feb 2024 | Zeyu Xiang | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 37th Cannes Open |
| May 2021 | Di Li | Zeyu Xiang | 0-1 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | China zt 3.5 |
| Dec 2019 | Zeyu Xiang | Di Li | 1-0 | Slav Defense | New Star Super Match |
| Dec 2019 | Di Li | Zeyu Xiang | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | New Star Super Match |
| Dec 2019 | Di Li | Zeyu Xiang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | New Star Super Match |
| Dec 2019 | Zeyu Xiang | Di Li | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | New Star Super Match |
| Jun 2019 | Zeyu Xiang | Di Li | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Oct 2018 | Di Li | Zeyu Xiang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Xingtai Open |
| Jun 2018 | Zeyu Xiang | Di Li | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Di Li | Zeyu Xiang | 1-0 | Colle System | ch-CHN blitz |
| Aug 2016 | Di Li | Zeyu Xiang | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-CHN blitz |
| Aug 2016 | Zeyu Xiang | Di Li | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Di Li and Zeyu Xiang?
In 15 recorded games, Di Li has 3 wins, Zeyu Xiang has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Di Li and Zeyu Xiang played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2016 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Di Li and Zeyu Xiang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.