Jun Zhao vs Deshun Xiu
GM Jun Zhao (2538) · GM Deshun Xiu (2509)
Jun Zhao and Deshun Xiu have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2007 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Zhao leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhao | Draws | Xiu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhao with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Xiu with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhao | Draws | Xiu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhao | Draws | Xiu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Deshun Xiu | Jun Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | CHN Team Men |
| Apr 2024 | Jun Zhao | Deshun Xiu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2015 | Deshun Xiu | Jun Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2014 | Jun Zhao | Deshun Xiu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5th Danzhou |
| Mar 2014 | Deshun Xiu | Jun Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2013 | Jun Zhao | Deshun Xiu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-CHN |
| Sep 2012 | Jun Zhao | Deshun Xiu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2011 | Deshun Xiu | Jun Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st CHN-ch Prelim rap |
| Apr 2011 | Jun Zhao | Deshun Xiu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | ch-CHN |
| Jul 2010 | Jun Zhao | Deshun Xiu | 0-1 | Catalan | 6th chT-CHN |
| May 2010 | Jun Zhao | Deshun Xiu | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4th All China Games |
| Apr 2009 | Jun Zhao | Deshun Xiu | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Beijing zt 3.5 |
| Apr 2007 | Deshun Xiu | Jun Zhao | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Shandong zt 3.5 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jun Zhao and Deshun Xiu?
In 13 recorded games, Jun Zhao has 2 wins, Deshun Xiu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Jun Zhao and Deshun Xiu played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 2007 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Jun Zhao and Deshun Xiu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.