Yang Shen vs Yiyi Xiao
IM Yang Shen (2383) · WGM Yiyi Xiao (2372)
Yang Shen and Yiyi Xiao have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2014 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Shen leads 6 wins to 5, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shen | Draws | Xiao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shen with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Xiao with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shen | Draws | Xiao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shen | Draws | Xiao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Yang Shen | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams |
| Jun 2025 | Yang Shen | Yiyi Xiao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th Nat Games Tm Prelim |
| Apr 2024 | Yang Shen | Yiyi Xiao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN w |
| Feb 2023 | Yiyi Xiao | Yang Shen | 1-0 | French Defense | chT-CHN w |
| Aug 2019 | Yiyi Xiao | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2019 | Yang Shen | Yiyi Xiao | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-CHN w |
| May 2019 | Yang Shen | Yiyi Xiao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Jun 2018 | Yiyi Xiao | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN w |
| Jun 2018 | Yiyi Xiao | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN rapid w |
| Aug 2016 | Yiyi Xiao | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | CHN Team w |
| Aug 2015 | Yang Shen | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2015 | Yang Shen | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Apr 2015 | Yiyi Xiao | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | chT-CHN |
| Sep 2014 | Yiyi Xiao | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2014 | Yang Shen | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-CHN |
| Mar 2014 | Yiyi Xiao | 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 Yiyi Xiao?
In 16 recorded games, Yang Shen has 6 wins, Yiyi Xiao has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Yang Shen and Yiyi Xiao played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Mar 2014 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Yang Shen and Yiyi Xiao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the French Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.