Yan Liu vs Yuanhe Zhao
GM Yan Liu (2516) · IM Yuanhe Zhao (2446)
Yan Liu and Yuanhe Zhao have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2014 and the most recent in May 2023. Liu leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Liu | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liu with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Zhao with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Liu | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Liu | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Yuanhe Zhao | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Sep 2022 | Yuanhe Zhao | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN Div-A Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Yan Liu | Yuanhe Zhao | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN Div-A |
| May 2019 | Yuanhe Zhao | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2018 | Yan Liu | Yuanhe Zhao | 0-1 | English Opening | 1st Tianjin Binhai Cup |
| Aug 2018 | Yan Liu | Yuanhe Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | China zt 3.5 |
| Jun 2018 | Yan Liu | Yuanhe Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 1st Longtou Cup |
| Dec 2017 | Yuanhe Zhao | Yan Liu | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-CHN blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Yuanhe Zhao | Yan Liu | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-CHN B |
| Nov 2014 | Yan Liu | Yuanhe Zhao | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Zhongshan zt 3.5 |
| Sep 2014 | Yuanhe Zhao | Yan Liu | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch U14 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yan Liu and Yuanhe Zhao?
In 11 recorded games, Yan Liu has 4 wins, Yuanhe Zhao has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Yan Liu and Yuanhe Zhao played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2014 to May 2023.
What openings do Yan Liu and Yuanhe Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.