Mo Zhai vs Xue Zhao
WGM Mo Zhai (2330) · GM Xue Zhao (2433)
Mo Zhai and Xue Zhao have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2010 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Zhai leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhai | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhai with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Zhao with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhai | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhai | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mo Zhai | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | CHN Team Women 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Xue Zhao | Mo Zhai | 0-1 | Italian Game | 15th Nat PRC KO Teams |
| Sep 2025 | Mo Zhai | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 15th Nat PRC KO Teams |
| Sep 2025 | Xue Zhao | Mo Zhai | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams |
| Sep 2016 | Xue Zhao | Mo Zhai | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2016 | Mo Zhai | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | CHN Team w |
| Dec 2013 | Mo Zhai | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2012 | Xue Zhao | Mo Zhai | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11th Asian Continental Open w |
| Apr 2012 | Mo Zhai | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-CHN |
| Oct 2011 | Mo Zhai | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2011 | Mo Zhai | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | ch-CHN Prelim rap w 1st |
| Jul 2010 | Xue Zhao | Mo Zhai | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6th chT-CHN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mo Zhai and Xue Zhao?
In 12 recorded games, Mo Zhai has 2 wins, Xue Zhao has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Mo Zhai and Xue Zhao played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2010 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Mo Zhai and Xue Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.