Xue Zhao vs Yang Shen

GM Xue Zhao (2433) · IM Yang Shen (2383)

Zhao wins

draws

Shen wins

games

Xue Zhao and Yang Shen have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2003 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Zhao leads 11 wins to 7, with 11 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Zhao	Draws	Shen
Zhao with White	14	6	6	2
Shen with White	15	5	5	5

Results by time format

Format	Games	Zhao	Draws	Shen
Classical	28	10	11	7
Rapid	1	1	0	0

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Zhao	Draws	Shen
D94	Slav Defense	3	1	1	1
E11	Bogo-Indian Defense	3	0	2	1
E38	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	2	2	0	0
D16	Slav Defense	2	0	2	0
D10	Slav Defense	2	2	0	0
E32	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	2	0	0	2
D17	Slav Defense	2	2	0	0
D11	Slav Defense	1	1	0	0

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Sep 2025	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Réti Opening	15th Nat PRC KO Teams
Sep 2025	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1/2-1/2	Bogo-Indian Defense	15th Nat PRC KO Teams
Sep 2025	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1/2-1/2	Queen's Pawn Game	15th Nat PRC RR Teams
Jun 2025	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	15th Nat Games Tm Prelim
Jun 2017	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1/2-1/2	Bogo-Indian Defense	CHN Team w
Jul 2016	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1-0	Queen's Indian Defense	CHN Team w
Aug 2015	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1/2-1/2	Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense	chT-CHN
Apr 2015	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	chT-CHN
Dec 2014	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	0-1	Slav Defense	chT-CHN
Jul 2013	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1-0	Slav Defense	27th Universiad w
Apr 2012	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1-0	Slav Defense	2nd CHN w Masters
Oct 2011	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	chT-CHN
Jul 2011	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1-0	Slav Defense	ch-CHN Prelim rap w 1st
May 2011	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1-0	Bogo-Indian Defense	chT-CHN
Apr 2011	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1-0	Bogo-Indian Defense	1st CHN Masters w
Apr 2011	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1-0	Slav Defense	ch-CHN w
Oct 2010	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	6th chT-CHN
Aug 2010	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1-0	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	Ulaanbaatar FIDE GP w
May 2010	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	0-1	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	ch-CHN w
Sep 2009	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	0-1	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	Nanjing FIDE GP w
Sep 2009	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	0-1	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	Maotai Prince Cup Queens
May 2009	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1/2-1/2	Sicilian	ch-CHN w
Mar 2009	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1-0	Slav Defense	Istanbul FIDE GP w
Sep 2008	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	World-ch w k.o.
Sep 2008	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	1-0	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	World-ch w k.o.
Jun 2008	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	0-1	English Opening: Slav Setup	ch-CHN w
Jul 2006	Xue Zhao	Yang Shen	1-0	Slav Defense	ch-CHN w
Oct 2005	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	0-1	Ruy Lopez: Closed	Beijing zt 3.3 w
Jul 2003	Yang Shen	Xue Zhao	0-1	Sicilian: Najdorf	Yongchuan zt 3.3 w

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Xue Zhao and Yang Shen?

In 29 recorded games, Xue Zhao has 11 wins, Yang Shen has 7 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.

How many times have Xue Zhao and Yang Shen played each other?

Our database records 29 games between them, from Jul 2003 to Sep 2025.

What openings do Xue Zhao and Yang Shen play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Bogo-Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.