Yan Liu vs Qi b Chen
GM Yan Liu (2516) · IM Qi b Chen (2466)
Yan Liu and Qi b Chen have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2015 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Liu leads 2 wins to 1, with 12 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Liu | Draws | Chen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liu with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Chen with White | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Liu | Draws | Chen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Liu | Draws | Chen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Qi b Chen | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | CHN League Division A Pt1 |
| Jun 2025 | Qi b Chen | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2024 | Yan Liu | Qi b Chen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2023 | Qi b Chen | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-CHN DivA |
| Feb 2023 | Yan Liu | Qi b Chen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2019 | Qi b Chen | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2019 | Qi b Chen | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Belt and Road Hunan Open A |
| Jun 2018 | Yan Liu | Qi b Chen | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-CHN blitz |
| Jun 2018 | Yan Liu | Qi b Chen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-CHN rapid |
| Mar 2018 | Yan Liu | Qi b Chen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Shanghai Gulf Cup 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Yan Liu | Qi b Chen | 1-0 | English Opening: Chimer System | ch-CHN blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Qi b Chen | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-CHN Qualifier |
| Mar 2017 | Yan Liu | Qi b Chen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Shanghai Gulf Cup |
| Aug 2016 | Qi b Chen | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Shijiazhuang Open |
| Aug 2015 | Qi b Chen | Yan Liu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st Zhongfu Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yan Liu and Qi b Chen?
In 15 recorded games, Yan Liu has 2 wins, Qi b Chen has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Yan Liu and Qi b Chen played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2015 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Yan Liu and Qi b Chen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.