Shanglei Lu vs Yinglun Xu
GM Shanglei Lu (2635) · GM Yinglun Xu (2516)
Shanglei Lu and Yinglun Xu have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2012 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Lu leads 7 wins to 2, with 15 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lu with White | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Xu with White | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 5 | 13 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | 15th Nat PRC RR Men |
| Jul 2024 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | chT-CHN Div-A |
| May 2024 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN |
| Nov 2022 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| May 2021 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Asian Hybrid |
| May 2021 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2020 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-CHN |
| May 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-CHN |
| Nov 2018 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2018 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | China zt 3.5 |
| Apr 2017 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Nov 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Shenzhen Celebrity 6th |
| Oct 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 24th Chigorin Memorial |
| Aug 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-CHN blitz |
| Aug 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
| Apr 2016 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Mar 2015 | Shanglei Lu | Yinglun Xu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2nd Kolkata GM Open |
| Sep 2014 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2013 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Rat Defense | chT-CHN |
| Sep 2012 | Yinglun Xu | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Beijing zt 3.5 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Shanglei Lu and Yinglun Xu?
In 24 recorded games, Shanglei Lu has 7 wins, Yinglun Xu has 2 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Shanglei Lu and Yinglun Xu played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Sep 2012 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Shanglei Lu and Yinglun Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.