Yi Xu vs Minghui Xu
GM Yi Xu (2449) · IM Minghui Xu (2431)
Yi Xu and Minghui Xu have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Xu leads 5 wins to 0, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Xu with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Yi Xu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams |
| Jun 2025 | Minghui Xu | Yi Xu | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15th Nat Games Tm Prelim |
| Nov 2024 | Minghui Xu | Yi Xu | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-CHN Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Minghui Xu | Yi Xu | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Oct 2021 | Yi Xu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2019 | Minghui Xu | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-CHN rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Minghui Xu | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2017 | Yi Xu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-CHN B |
| Apr 2017 | Yi Xu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-CHN |
| Mar 2017 | Yi Xu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Shanghai Gulf Cup |
| Dec 2016 | Yi Xu | Minghui Xu | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2016 | Yi Xu | Minghui Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-CHN B |
| Jul 2016 | Minghui Xu | Yi Xu | 0-1 | Catalan | Shenzhen zt 3.5 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yi Xu and Minghui Xu?
In 13 recorded games, Yi Xu has 5 wins, Minghui Xu has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Yi Xu and Minghui Xu played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2016 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Yi Xu and Minghui Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.