Mo Zhai vs Tianqi Yan
WGM Mo Zhai (2330) · WIM Tianqi Yan (2346)
Mo Zhai and Tianqi Yan have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Zhai leads 1 wins to 1, with 10 draws (17% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhai | Draws | Yan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhai with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Yan with White | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhai | Draws | Yan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhai | Draws | Yan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Mo Zhai | Tianqi Yan | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2026 Chinese Chess League Division A | Round-Robin R1-6 |
| Jun 2026 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 11+ |
| Apr 2026 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | CHN Team Women 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | CHN League Division A Pt2 |
| Mar 2025 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | China zt 3.5 w |
| May 2024 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Apr 2024 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-CHN w |
| May 2023 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-CHN w |
| May 2023 | Mo Zhai | Tianqi Yan | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-CHN w |
| Apr 2023 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | China zt 3.5 w |
| Dec 2020 | Tianqi Yan | Mo Zhai | 0-1 | French Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Sep 2019 | Mo Zhai | Tianqi Yan | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | China zt 3.5 w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mo Zhai and Tianqi Yan?
In 12 recorded games, Mo Zhai has 1 wins, Tianqi Yan has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Mo Zhai and Tianqi Yan played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Mo Zhai and Tianqi Yan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.