Yan Liu vs Zhihang Xu
GM Yan Liu (2516) · IM Zhihang Xu (2510)
Yan Liu and Zhihang Xu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2014 and the most recent in May 2023. Liu leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Liu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liu with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Xu with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Liu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Liu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Yan Liu | Zhihang Xu | 1-0 | English Opening | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Yan Liu | Zhihang Xu | 0-1 | English Opening | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Zhihang Xu | Yan Liu | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Zhihang Xu | Yan Liu | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| Feb 2023 | Yan Liu | Zhihang Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CHN Div A KO |
| Nov 2022 | Yan Liu | Zhihang Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-CHN |
| Sep 2022 | Yan Liu | Zhihang Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Sep 2022 | Zhihang Xu | Yan Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN Div-A Rapid |
| May 2021 | Yan Liu | Zhihang Xu | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2017 | Yan Liu | Zhihang Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Sanya Hainan Open A |
| Oct 2014 | Zhihang Xu | Yan Liu | 1-0 | English Opening | Zhongshan zt 3.5 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yan Liu and Zhihang Xu?
In 11 recorded games, Yan Liu has 2 wins, Zhihang Xu has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Yan Liu and Zhihang Xu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2014 to May 2023.
What openings do Yan Liu and Zhihang Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (4 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.