Minghui Xu vs Yan Liu
IM Minghui Xu (2431) · GM Yan Liu (2516)
Minghui Xu and Yan Liu have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2017 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Xu leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xu | Draws | Liu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Liu with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xu | Draws | Liu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xu | Draws | Liu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Minghui Xu | Yan Liu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams |
| Oct 2024 | Minghui Xu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Belt and Road Open |
| Apr 2024 | Yan Liu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Sep 2022 | Minghui Xu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Jul 2019 | Minghui Xu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Belt and Road Hunan Open A |
| Oct 2018 | Minghui Xu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Xingtai Open |
| Aug 2018 | Minghui Xu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | China zt 3.5 |
| Jul 2017 | Yan Liu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN B |
| Jul 2017 | Yan Liu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | chT-CHN Qualifier |
| Mar 2017 | Minghui Xu | Yan Liu | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Shanghai Gulf Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Minghui Xu and Yan Liu?
In 10 recorded games, Minghui Xu has 0 wins, Yan Liu has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Minghui Xu and Yan Liu played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2017 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Minghui Xu and Yan Liu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.