Yi Wei vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Yi Wei (2753) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Yi Wei and Alireza Firouzja have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Wei leads 12 wins to 9, with 11 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wei | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wei with White | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Firouzja with White | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wei | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wei | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | Esports World Cup C |
| Jul 2025 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Esports World Cup C |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Blitz 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2020 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| May 2020 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| May 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | English Opening | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | chess.com Speed U20 |
| Jul 2019 | Yi Wei | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | chess.com Speed U20 |
Interactive board, all 32 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yi Wei and Alireza Firouzja?
In 32 recorded games, Yi Wei has 12 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 9 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Yi Wei and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Yi Wei and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game (4 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.