Shanglei Lu vs Yi Xu
GM Shanglei Lu (2635) · GM Yi Xu (2449)
Shanglei Lu and Yi Xu have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2017 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Lu leads 8 wins to 0, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lu with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Xu with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Yi Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Apr 2026 | Yi Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | CHN Team Men 2026 |
| Nov 2024 | Yi Xu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Yi Xu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Shanglei Lu | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-CHN |
| May 2021 | Yi Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2019 | Yi Xu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-CHN blitz |
| May 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Shanglei Lu | Yi Xu | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-CHN blitz |
| Apr 2018 | Shanglei Lu | Yi Xu | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2017 | Yi Xu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-CHN blitz |
| Apr 2017 | Shanglei Lu | Yi Xu | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-CHN |
| Mar 2017 | Shanglei Lu | Yi Xu | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shanglei Lu and Yi Xu?
In 14 recorded games, Shanglei Lu has 8 wins, Yi Xu has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Shanglei Lu and Yi Xu played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Mar 2017 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Shanglei Lu and Yi Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.