Yi Xu vs Xiongjian Peng
GM Yi Xu (2449) · GM Xiongjian Peng (2509)
Yi Xu and Xiongjian Peng have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Xu leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xu | Draws | Peng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Peng with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xu | Draws | Peng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xu | Draws | Peng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Xiongjian Peng | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | CHN League Division A Pt1 |
| Jun 2025 | Xiongjian Peng | Yi Xu | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-CHN |
| Mar 2025 | Xiongjian Peng | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | China Zonal 3.5 |
| Feb 2023 | Yi Xu | Xiongjian Peng | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-CHN Div A KO |
| Dec 2019 | Yi Xu | Xiongjian Peng | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Yi Xu | Xiongjian Peng | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | chT-CHN |
| May 2019 | Yi Xu | Xiongjian Peng | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Yi Xu | Xiongjian Peng | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-CHN blitz |
| Mar 2018 | Yi Xu | Xiongjian Peng | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Shanghai Gulf Cup 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Xiongjian Peng | Yi Xu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-CHN rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Xiongjian Peng | Yi Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-CHN B |
| Mar 2017 | Yi Xu | Xiongjian Peng | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Shanghai Gulf Cup |
| Jul 2016 | Yi Xu | Xiongjian Peng | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-CHN B |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yi Xu and Xiongjian Peng?
In 13 recorded games, Yi Xu has 4 wins, Xiongjian Peng has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Yi Xu and Xiongjian Peng played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2016 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Yi Xu and Xiongjian Peng play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.