Yang Wen vs Shanglei Lu
GM Yang Wen (2575) · GM Shanglei Lu (2635)
Yang Wen and Shanglei Lu have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2010 and the most recent in Feb 2023. Wen leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wen | Draws | Lu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wen with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Lu with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wen | Draws | Lu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wen | Draws | Lu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN Div A KO |
| Feb 2023 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN Div A KO |
| Dec 2020 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2019 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-CHN blitz |
| May 2019 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2018 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2017 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN rapid |
| Aug 2017 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 0-1 | Italian Game | Huocheng Xinjiang rapid |
| Apr 2017 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2016 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2016 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2015 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 1st Zhongfu Open |
| Jun 2015 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Golden Sands Open A |
| May 2015 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Aug 2013 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2013 | Shanglei Lu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | 4th Danzhou |
| Apr 2010 | Yang Wen | Shanglei Lu | 0-1 | Sicilian | 9th Asian Continental Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yang Wen and Shanglei Lu?
In 18 recorded games, Yang Wen has 4 wins, Shanglei Lu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Yang Wen and Shanglei Lu played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2010 to Feb 2023.
What openings do Yang Wen and Shanglei Lu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.