Xiaobing Gu vs Zhongyi Tan
WGM Xiaobing Gu (2106) · GM Zhongyi Tan (2517)
Xiaobing Gu and Zhongyi Tan have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in May 2021. Gu leads 7 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gu | Draws | Tan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gu with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Tan with White | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gu | Draws | Tan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gu | Draws | Tan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN w |
| Dec 2020 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | King's Gambit | ch-CHN w |
| May 2016 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Yangzhou Basque w |
| May 2016 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Yangzhou Basque w |
| Apr 2012 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd CHN w Masters |
| Apr 2012 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-CHN w |
| Jul 2011 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-CHN Prelim rap w 1st |
| Apr 2011 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st CHN Masters w |
| Apr 2011 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2011 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Jun 2010 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-CHN w |
| May 2009 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-CHN w |
| Apr 2009 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Beijing 3.5 w |
| Jun 2008 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN w |
| Apr 2008 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 4th chT-CHN |
| Sep 2007 | Xiaobing Gu | Zhongyi Tan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-Asia w 12th |
| Jul 2003 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 1-0 | English Opening | Yongchuan zt 3.3 w |
| Apr 2001 | Zhongyi Tan | Xiaobing Gu | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Hebei zt 3.3 w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Xiaobing Gu and Zhongyi Tan?
In 18 recorded games, Xiaobing Gu has 7 wins, Zhongyi Tan has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Xiaobing Gu and Zhongyi Tan played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2001 to May 2021.
What openings do Xiaobing Gu and Zhongyi Tan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.