Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Yi Wei
GM Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2697) · GM Yi Wei (2753)
Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Yi Wei have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2012 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Vidit leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vidit | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidit with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Wei with White | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vidit | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vidit | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Oct 2025 | S Vidit | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 40th ECC Open |
| Oct 2024 | S Vidit | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Yi Wei | S Vidit | 1-0 | London System | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Asian Games |
| Jul 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Global Chess League Final |
| Jul 2023 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Global Chess League Final |
| Jul 2023 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Global Chess League Final |
| Jul 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Global Chess League Final |
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Global Chess League |
| May 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Jul 2019 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10th Danzhou |
| Aug 2018 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 9th Danzhou |
| Apr 2018 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | CHN-ROW Summit |
| Apr 2018 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | CHN-ROW Summit |
| Apr 2016 | Yi Wei | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Italian Game | Asia Cup |
| May 2012 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 11th Asian Continental Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Yi Wei?
In 21 recorded games, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit has 5 wins, Yi Wei has 6 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Yi Wei played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from May 2012 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Yi Wei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.