Liren Ding vs Xiangyu Xu
GM Liren Ding (2733) · GM Xiangyu Xu (2629)
Liren Ding and Xiangyu Xu have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2014 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Ding leads 8 wins to 2, with 8 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ding | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Xu with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ding | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ding | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D73 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4th China Chess King Stg3 |
| Jul 2026 | Liren Ding | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 4th China Chess King Stg3 |
| Jul 2026 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 4th China Chess King Stg3 |
| Jul 2026 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 4th China Chess King Stg3 |
| Jul 2026 | Liren Ding | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 4th China Chess King Stg3 |
| Sep 2025 | Liren Ding | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15th Nat PRC KO Men |
| Sep 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15th Nat PRC KO Men |
| Sep 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 1-0 | English Opening | 15th Nat PRC KO Men |
| Sep 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15th Nat PRC RR Men |
| Apr 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-Asian Prel2 |
| Apr 2022 | Liren Ding | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-Asian Prel2 |
| Apr 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Catalan | Hangzhou GM |
| Apr 2022 | Liren Ding | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | Hangzhou GM |
| Mar 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Hangzhou GM |
| Mar 2022 | Liren Ding | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Hangzhou GM |
| Apr 2017 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2015 | Liren Ding | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2014 | Xiangyu Xu | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chT-CHN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liren Ding and Xiangyu Xu?
In 18 recorded games, Liren Ding has 8 wins, Xiangyu Xu has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Liren Ding and Xiangyu Xu played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2014 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Liren Ding and Xiangyu Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.