Yang Wen vs Yinglun Xu
GM Yang Wen (2575) · GM Yinglun Xu (2516)
Yang Wen and Yinglun Xu have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2011 and the most recent in May 2025. Wen leads 7 wins to 0, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wen | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wen with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Xu with White | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wen | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wen | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Yang Wen | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | CHN Team Men |
| Dec 2020 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| Dec 2019 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN blitz |
| May 2019 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| May 2019 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Oct 2018 | Yang Wen | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Yang Wen | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Yang Wen | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Sanya Hainan Open A |
| Dec 2017 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | ch-CHN rapid |
| May 2017 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| Oct 2016 | Yang Wen | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| Aug 2015 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2013 | Yinglun Xu | Yang Wen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2011 | Yang Wen | Yinglun Xu | 1-0 | Catalan | 1st CHN-ch Prelim rap |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yang Wen and Yinglun Xu?
In 17 recorded games, Yang Wen has 7 wins, Yinglun Xu has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Yang Wen and Yinglun Xu played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2011 to May 2025.
What openings do Yang Wen and Yinglun Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (1 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.