Stephen J Solomon vs Zong-Yuan Zhao
IM Stephen J Solomon (2171) · GM Zong-Yuan Zhao (2409)
Stephen J Solomon and Zong-Yuan Zhao have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1999 and the most recent in Jan 2023. Solomon leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Solomon | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Zhao with White | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Solomon | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Solomon | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B68 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Stephen J Solomon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Oceania zt 3.6 |
| Jun 2022 | Stephen J Solomon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Gold Coast Open |
| Mar 2021 | Stephen J Solomon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 0-1 | Sicilian | 55th Begonia Open |
| Mar 2020 | Stephen J Solomon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 54th Begonia Open |
| Jun 2019 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gold Coast Open |
| Mar 2017 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 51st Begonia Open |
| Mar 2016 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 50th Begonia Open |
| Jan 2012 | Stephen J Solomon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-AUS Major |
| Jan 2010 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-AUS |
| Apr 2004 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42nd Doeberl Cup |
| Dec 2003 | Stephen J Solomon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-AUS |
| Jan 2002 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-AUS |
| Jul 2000 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Australian Masters |
| Jan 2000 | Stephen J Solomon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 0-1 | London System | ch-AUS |
| Jun 1999 | Stephen J Solomon | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Australian Masters |
| Jun 1999 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Gold Coast Open |
| Apr 1999 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Oceania zt |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Stephen J Solomon and Zong-Yuan Zhao?
In 17 recorded games, Stephen J Solomon has 3 wins, Zong-Yuan Zhao has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Stephen J Solomon and Zong-Yuan Zhao played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Apr 1999 to Jan 2023.
What openings do Stephen J Solomon and Zong-Yuan Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.