Yang Shen vs Xueyi Li
IM Yang Shen (2383) · WGM Xueyi Li (2180)
Yang Shen and Xueyi Li have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2013 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Shen leads 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shen | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shen with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Li with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shen | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shen | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Yang Shen | Xueyi Li | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams |
| Dec 2023 | Yang Shen | Xueyi Li | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | chT-CHN Div A Finals |
| Dec 2023 | Xueyi Li | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN Div A Finals |
| Jun 2023 | Yang Shen | Xueyi Li | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-CHN DivA |
| Feb 2023 | Xueyi Li | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-CHN w |
| Nov 2019 | Xueyi Li | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-CHN |
| May 2019 | Yang Shen | Xueyi Li | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Xueyi Li | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN blitz w |
| May 2015 | Yang Shen | Xueyi Li | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-CHN w |
| Apr 2013 | Xueyi Li | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yang Shen and Xueyi Li?
In 10 recorded games, Yang Shen has 2 wins, Xueyi Li has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Yang Shen and Xueyi Li played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2013 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Yang Shen and Xueyi Li play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.