Yang Shen vs Xiaowen Zhang

IM Yang Shen (2383) · WGM Xiaowen Zhang (2266)

Shen wins

draws

Zhang wins

games

Yang Shen and Xiaowen Zhang have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2005 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Shen leads 11 wins to 3, with 11 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Shen	Draws	Zhang
Shen with White	11	5	4	2
Zhang with White	14	6	7	1

Results by time format

Format	Games	Shen	Draws	Zhang
Classical	24	10	11	3
Rapid	1	1	0	0

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Shen	Draws	Zhang
C65	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	7	1	6	0
E97	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	7	2	3	2
C60	Ruy Lopez	1	0	1	0
C86	Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense	1	0	0	1
C88	Ruy Lopez: Closed	1	1	0	0
B12	Caro-Kann: Advance Variation	1	1	0	0
C99	Ruy Lopez: Closed	1	1	0	0
E57	Indian Defense	1	1	0	0

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Oct 2025	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	CHN DivA KO Rd1-2
Nov 2017	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	chT-CHN
Aug 2015	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	chT-CHN
Jul 2015	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	Zhongshan zt 3.5 w
Jun 2015	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	0-1	Ruy Lopez: Closed	CHN Masters w 5th
May 2015	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1-0	Indian Defense	ch-CHN w
Jun 2014	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	chT-CHN
May 2014	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	CHN Masters w 4th
Mar 2014	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	0-1	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	ch-CHN w
Nov 2013	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1-0	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	Zhongshan zt w
Oct 2013	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1-0	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	chT-CHN
Jun 2013	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1-0	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	CHN Masters w 3rd
Apr 2013	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	ch-CHN w
Sep 2012	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	0-1	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	chT-CHN
Apr 2012	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	chT-CHN
Apr 2012	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	0-1	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	2nd CHN w Masters
Jul 2011	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	0-1	Caro-Kann: Advance Variation	ch-CHN Prelim rap w 1st
Apr 2011	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	1st CHN Masters w
Apr 2011	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez	ch-CHN w
Jun 2010	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	1-0	Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense	ch-CHN w
May 2009	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	0-1	Ruy Lopez: Closed	ch-CHN w
Apr 2009	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	0-1	Caro-Kann: Classical	Beijing 3.5 w
Jun 2008	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	ch-CHN w
May 2008	Yang Shen	Xiaowen Zhang	1-0	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	chT-CHN Torch Real Estate Cup
Apr 2005	Xiaowen Zhang	Yang Shen	0-1	Ruy Lopez: Closed	Jinan Torch Cup

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Yang Shen and Xiaowen Zhang?

In 25 recorded games, Yang Shen has 11 wins, Xiaowen Zhang has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.

How many times have Yang Shen and Xiaowen Zhang played each other?

Our database records 25 games between them, from Apr 2005 to Oct 2025.

What openings do Yang Shen and Xiaowen Zhang play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.