Yang Wen vs Xiangyu Xu
GM Yang Wen (2575) · GM Xiangyu Xu (2619)
Yang Wen and Xiangyu Xu have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Wen leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wen | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wen with White | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Xu with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wen | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wen | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN DivA |
| Oct 2021 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2020 | Xiangyu Xu | Yang Wen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2019 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Xiangyu Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
| May 2019 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CHN |
| Oct 2018 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | London System | ch-CHN blitz |
| Jun 2018 | Xiangyu Xu | Yang Wen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
| Apr 2018 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-CHN |
| Feb 2018 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2017 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Sanya Hainan Open A |
| Dec 2017 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-CHN blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2017 | Xiangyu Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 16th Asian Continental Open |
| Oct 2016 | Yang Wen | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2015 | Xiangyu Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | chT-CHN |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yang Wen and Xiangyu Xu?
In 17 recorded games, Yang Wen has 2 wins, Xiangyu Xu has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Yang Wen and Xiangyu Xu played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Yang Wen and Xiangyu Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.