Yan Liu vs Xiongjian Peng
GM Yan Liu (2516) · GM Xiongjian Peng (2509)
Yan Liu and Xiongjian Peng have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2017 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Liu leads 2 wins to 2, with 11 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Liu | Draws | Peng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liu with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Peng with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Liu | Draws | Peng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Liu | Draws | Peng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | China Zonal 3.5 |
| Oct 2024 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Belt and Road Open |
| Jul 2024 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Jul 2023 | Yan Liu | Xiongjian Peng | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 56th Biel HTO |
| Sep 2022 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Jan 2020 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2nd Tianjin Binhai Cup |
| May 2019 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-CHN |
| Aug 2018 | Yan Liu | Xiongjian Peng | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | China zt 3.5 |
| Jun 2018 | Yan Liu | Xiongjian Peng | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN blitz |
| Mar 2018 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Shanghai Gulf Cup 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Yan Liu | Xiongjian Peng | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-CHN rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Yan Liu | Xiongjian Peng | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-CHN B |
| Apr 2017 | Xiongjian Peng | Yan Liu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-CHN |
| Mar 2017 | Yan Liu | Xiongjian Peng | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Shanghai Gulf Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yan Liu and Xiongjian Peng?
In 15 recorded games, Yan Liu has 2 wins, Xiongjian Peng has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Yan Liu and Xiongjian Peng played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Mar 2017 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Yan Liu and Xiongjian Peng play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.