Jianchao Zhou vs Liren Ding
GM Jianchao Zhou (2605) · GM Liren Ding (2738)
Jianchao Zhou and Liren Ding have played 31 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Zhou leads 6 wins to 5, with 20 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhou | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhou with White | 17 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| Ding with White | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhou | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 4 | 18 | 4 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhou | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 31 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2016 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2016 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Shenzhen Celebrity 6th |
| May 2015 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2014 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2014 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Mar 2014 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CHN |
| May 2013 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 4th Danzhou |
| Jun 2012 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2012 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3rd Danzhou |
| Apr 2012 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-CHN |
| Oct 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-CHN |
| Oct 2011 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st Qinhuangdao Open |
| Jul 2011 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-CHN rap KO 1st |
| Jul 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-CHN rap KO 1st |
| Jul 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CHN rap KO 1st |
| Jul 2011 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-CHN rap KO 1st |
| Jul 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-CHN rap KO 1st |
| Jun 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st Shenzhen Celebrity |
| May 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Danzhou 2nd |
| Mar 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CHN |
| Mar 2011 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Tainjin zt 3.5 |
| Oct 2010 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 6th chT-CHN |
| Jun 2010 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Danzhou 1st |
| Jun 2010 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-CHN |
| Sep 2009 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Maotai Prince Cup Kings |
| May 2009 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8th Asian Continental Open |
| Apr 2009 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Beijing zt 3.5 |
| Oct 2008 | Jianchao Zhou | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | chT-CHN Torch Real Estate Cup |
| May 2008 | Liren Ding | Jianchao Zhou | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jianchao Zhou and Liren Ding?
In 31 recorded games, Jianchao Zhou has 6 wins, Liren Ding has 5 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Jianchao Zhou and Liren Ding played each other?
Our database records 31 games between them, from Apr 2007 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Jianchao Zhou and Liren Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games), followed by the King's Indian: Sämisch (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.