Narayanan S L vs Yangyi Yu
GM Narayanan S L (2581) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Narayanan S L and Yangyi Yu have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2025. L leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | L | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Yu with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | L | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | L | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Narayanan S L | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Yangyi Yu | Narayanan S L | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Yangyi Yu | Narayanan S L | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Narayanan S L | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2025 | Narayanan S L | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Dec 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Italian Game | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Feb 2017 | Yangyi Yu | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2013 | Yangyi Yu | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 52nd Wch U20 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Narayanan S L and Yangyi Yu?
In 10 recorded games, Narayanan S L has 0 wins, Yangyi Yu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Narayanan S L and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2013 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Narayanan S L and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.