Xiangyu Xu vs Xiangrui Kong
GM Xiangyu Xu (2628) · GM Xiangrui Kong (2553)
Xiangyu Xu and Xiangrui Kong have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2024 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Xu leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xu | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kong with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xu | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xu | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan Masters 2026 | Main Event 正赛 |
| Oct 2026 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangrui Kong | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan Masters 2026 | Main Event 正赛 |
| Oct 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan Masters 2026 | Main Event 正赛 |
| Oct 2026 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangrui Kong | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan Masters 2026 | Main Event 正赛 |
| Oct 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan Masters 2026 | Main Event 正赛 |
| Oct 2026 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangrui Kong | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan Masters 2026 | Main Event 正赛 |
| Jul 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Sicilian | 4th China Chess King Stg1 |
| May 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangrui Kong | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | CHN League Division A Pt2 |
| Aug 2025 | Xiangrui Kong | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Belt and Road China Int |
| Nov 2024 | Xiangrui Kong | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-CHN Blitz |
| May 2024 | Xiangrui Kong | Xiangyu Xu | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-CHN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Xiangyu Xu and Xiangrui Kong?
In 12 recorded games, Xiangyu Xu has 2 wins, Xiangrui Kong has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Xiangyu Xu and Xiangrui Kong played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2024 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Xiangyu Xu and Xiangrui Kong play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.