Shanglei Lu vs Yan Liu
GM Shanglei Lu (2635) · GM Yan Liu (2516)
Shanglei Lu and Yan Liu have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Lu leads 6 wins to 1, with 8 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bishop's Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lu | Draws | Liu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lu with White | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Liu with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lu | Draws | Liu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lu | Draws | Liu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15th Hainan Danzhou GM |
| Jun 2023 | Yan Liu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN DivA |
| Nov 2022 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Aug 2022 | Yan Liu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-CHN Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-CHN Rapid |
| May 2021 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 18th Asian Continental Open |
| May 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2018 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1-0 | Italian Game | 1st Tianjin Binhai Cup |
| Aug 2018 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | China zt 3.5 |
| Apr 2018 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2017 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sanya Hainan Open A |
| Dec 2017 | Shanglei Lu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Yan Liu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Yan Liu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | 1st Danzhou Hainan Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shanglei Lu and Yan Liu?
In 15 recorded games, Shanglei Lu has 6 wins, Yan Liu has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Shanglei Lu and Yan Liu played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Shanglei Lu and Yan Liu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bishop's Opening (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.