Yang Shen vs Shiqun Ni
IM Yang Shen (2383) · WGM Shiqun Ni (2316)
Yang Shen and Shiqun Ni have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2012 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Shen leads 9 wins to 5, with 5 draws (74% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shen | Draws | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shen with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Ni with White | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shen | Draws | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shen | Draws | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Italian Game | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams |
| Jun 2023 | Yang Shen | Shiqun Ni | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN DivA |
| Aug 2019 | Yang Shen | Shiqun Ni | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2019 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-CHN w |
| Apr 2019 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Yang Shen | Shiqun Ni | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-CHN w |
| Jun 2018 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-CHN blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 0-1 | London System | ch-CHN blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-CHN rapid w |
| Aug 2017 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2015 | Yang Shen | Shiqun Ni | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2015 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Zhongshan zt 3.5 w |
| May 2015 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-CHN w |
| Dec 2014 | Yang Shen | Shiqun Ni | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2014 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chT-CHN |
| May 2014 | Yang Shen | Shiqun Ni | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | CHN Masters w 4th |
| Oct 2013 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Zhongshan zt w |
| Apr 2013 | Shiqun Ni | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-CHN w |
| May 2012 | Yang Shen | Shiqun Ni | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 7th chT-Asia w Final |
Interactive board, all 19 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yang Shen and Shiqun Ni?
In 19 recorded games, Yang Shen has 9 wins, Shiqun Ni has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Yang Shen and Shiqun Ni played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from May 2012 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Yang Shen and Shiqun Ni play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.