Ruofan Li vs Xue Zhao
IM Ruofan Li (2289) · GM Xue Zhao (2433)
Ruofan Li and Xue Zhao have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Li leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Li | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Zhao with White | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Li | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Li | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Xue Zhao | Ruofan Li | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CHN Team Women 2026 |
| Dec 2008 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | English Opening | 4th chT-CHN |
| Oct 2008 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st WMSG Rapid w |
| Oct 2008 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st WMSG Blitz w |
| Nov 2007 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd chT-CHN |
| Jun 2007 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd chT-CHN |
| Jun 2006 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | ch-CHN w |
| Oct 2005 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Beijing zt 3.3 w |
| Dec 2003 | Xue Zhao | Ruofan Li | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Groningen Harmonie Open A |
| Jul 2003 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Yongchuan zt 3.3 w |
| Apr 2001 | Ruofan Li | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Hebei zt 3.3 w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ruofan Li and Xue Zhao?
In 11 recorded games, Ruofan Li has 2 wins, Xue Zhao has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ruofan Li and Xue Zhao played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Ruofan Li and Xue Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.