Di Zhang vs Xiangrui Kong
Di Zhang (2427) · IM Xiangrui Kong (2538)
Di Zhang and Xiangrui Kong have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2023 and the most recent in May 2026. Zhang leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhang | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Kong with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhang | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhang | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Di Zhang | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz |
| May 2026 | Di Zhang | Xiangrui Kong | 0-1 | Sicilian | Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz |
| May 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Di Zhang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Rapid |
| May 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Di Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-CHN 2026 |
| Aug 2025 | Di Zhang | Xiangrui Kong | 1-0 | Sicilian | Belt and Road China Int |
| Jul 2025 | Xiangrui Kong | Di Zhang | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Liaocheng Dongchangfu KO |
| Jul 2025 | Di Zhang | Xiangrui Kong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Liaocheng Dongchangfu KO |
| Jul 2025 | Xiangrui Kong | Di Zhang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Liaocheng Dongchangfu KO |
| Mar 2025 | Di Zhang | Xiangrui Kong | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | China Zonal 3.5 |
| Nov 2024 | Xiangrui Kong | Di Zhang | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-CHN Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Xiangrui Kong | Di Zhang | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-CHN DivA |
| Apr 2023 | Xiangrui Kong | Di Zhang | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-CHN sf |
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What is the head-to-head score between Di Zhang and Xiangrui Kong?
In 12 recorded games, Di Zhang has 3 wins, Xiangrui Kong has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Di Zhang and Xiangrui Kong played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2023 to May 2026.
What openings do Di Zhang and Xiangrui Kong play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.