Gata Kamsky vs Yi Xu
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Yi Xu (2449)
4
Kamsky wins
6
draws
1
Xu wins
11
games
Gata Kamsky and Yi Xu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 1, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Xu with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Yi Xu | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Yi Xu | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Yi Xu | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Yi Xu | 1-0 | London System | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Oct 2022 | Yi Xu | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Yi Xu | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Yi Xu | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Yi Xu | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Feb 2018 | Yi Xu | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Yi Xu?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Yi Xu has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Yi Xu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Yi Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.