Ernesto Inarkiev vs Yi Wei
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641) · GM Yi Wei (2753)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Yi Wei have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Jul 2019. Inarkiev leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Wei with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10th Danzhou |
| Aug 2018 | Yi Wei | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Magas Rapid m |
| Aug 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Magas Rapid m |
| Aug 2018 | Yi Wei | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Magas Rapid m |
| Aug 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Yi Wei | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Magas Rapid m |
| Aug 2018 | Yi Wei | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Magas Rapid m |
| Aug 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Magas Rapid m |
| Aug 2018 | Yi Wei | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Magas m |
| Aug 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Magas m |
| Aug 2018 | Yi Wei | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Magas m |
| Aug 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Magas m |
| Aug 2018 | Yi Wei | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Magas m |
| Aug 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Magas m |
| Dec 2016 | Yi Wei | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Yi Wei?
In 14 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 4 wins, Yi Wei has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Yi Wei played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Jul 2019.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Yi Wei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.