Yi Wei vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Yi Wei (2753) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Yi Wei and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Wei leads 3 wins to 3, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wei | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wei with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wei | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wei | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Devin Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Yi Wei | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Jun 2026 | Yi Wei | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Apr 2023 | Yi Wei | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Jul 2022 | Yi Wei | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Devin Gambit | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Feb 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Yi Wei | 0-1 | English Opening | PRO League Stage |
| Jan 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Catalan | 80th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Yi Wei | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-CHN |
| Jan 2016 | Yi Wei | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Yi Wei | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Yi Wei | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yi Wei and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 15 recorded games, Yi Wei has 3 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Yi Wei and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2013 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Yi Wei and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.