Di Zhang vs Yihan Meng
Di Zhang (2447) · IM Yihan Meng (2473)
Di Zhang and Yihan Meng have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2023 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Zhang leads 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhang | Draws | Meng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Meng with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhang | Draws | Meng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhang | Draws | Meng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Yihan Meng | Di Zhang | 0-1 | Sicilian | Belt and Road Kuqa Open A |
| Jul 2026 | Yihan Meng | Di Zhang | 1-0 | Sicilian | Liaocheng Dongchangfu Cup |
| May 2026 | Yihan Meng | Di Zhang | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz |
| May 2026 | Di Zhang | Yihan Meng | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz |
| May 2026 | Yihan Meng | Di Zhang | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Rapid |
| Apr 2026 | Yihan Meng | Di Zhang | 1-0 | Sicilian | CHN Team Men 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Yihan Meng | Di Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | CHN League Division A Pt2 |
| Jun 2024 | Yihan Meng | Di Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Apr 2024 | Di Zhang | Yihan Meng | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-CHN Gp-B |
| Apr 2024 | Di Zhang | Yihan Meng | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-CHN |
| Feb 2023 | Di Zhang | Yihan Meng | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-CHN B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Di Zhang and Yihan Meng?
In 11 recorded games, Di Zhang has 4 wins, Yihan Meng has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Di Zhang and Yihan Meng played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2023 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Di Zhang and Yihan Meng play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.