Shilong Li vs Deshun Xiu
GM Shilong Li (2390) · GM Deshun Xiu (2509)
Shilong Li and Deshun Xiu have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2005 and the most recent in May 2023. Li leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Li | Draws | Xiu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Xiu with White | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Li | Draws | Xiu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Li | Draws | Xiu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Shilong Li | Deshun Xiu | 1-0 | London System | chT-CHN |
| Feb 2023 | Shilong Li | Deshun Xiu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2016 | Deshun Xiu | Shilong Li | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | CHN Team |
| Nov 2013 | Deshun Xiu | Shilong Li | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-CHN |
| May 2013 | Shilong Li | Deshun Xiu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2013 | Deshun Xiu | Shilong Li | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2011 | Deshun Xiu | Shilong Li | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-CHN |
| Oct 2010 | Deshun Xiu | Shilong Li | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6th chT-CHN |
| Jun 2010 | Deshun Xiu | Shilong Li | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6th chT-CHN |
| May 2009 | Deshun Xiu | Shilong Li | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 8th Asian Continental Open |
| Apr 2009 | Deshun Xiu | Shilong Li | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Beijing zt 3.5 |
| Oct 2008 | Shilong Li | Deshun Xiu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN Torch Real Estate Cup |
| Apr 2007 | Shilong Li | Deshun Xiu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Shandong zt 3.5 |
| Sep 2005 | Shilong Li | Deshun Xiu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chT-CHN final-B 1st |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shilong Li and Deshun Xiu?
In 14 recorded games, Shilong Li has 3 wins, Deshun Xiu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Shilong Li and Deshun Xiu played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2005 to May 2023.
What openings do Shilong Li and Deshun Xiu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.