Yinglun Xu vs Changren Dai
GM Yinglun Xu (2516) · GM Changren Dai (2510)
Yinglun Xu and Changren Dai have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2016 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Xu leads 4 wins to 3, with 8 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xu | Draws | Dai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Dai with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xu | Draws | Dai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xu | Draws | Dai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Yinglun Xu | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | CHN Team Men |
| May 2024 | Yinglun Xu | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| May 2023 | Yinglun Xu | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| Nov 2022 | Yinglun Xu | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN |
| Oct 2021 | Yinglun Xu | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2019 | Changren Dai | Yinglun Xu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2018 | Changren Dai | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Changren Dai | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-CHN blitz |
| Jun 2018 | Yinglun Xu | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Changren Dai | Yinglun Xu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Changren Dai | Yinglun Xu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Changren Dai | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1st Danzhou Hainan Open |
| Jul 2016 | Yinglun Xu | Changren Dai | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-CHN B |
| Jun 2016 | Changren Dai | Yinglun Xu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Shenzhen zt 3.5 |
| Apr 2016 | Changren Dai | Yinglun Xu | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-CHN |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yinglun Xu and Changren Dai?
In 15 recorded games, Yinglun Xu has 4 wins, Changren Dai has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Yinglun Xu and Changren Dai played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2016 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Yinglun Xu and Changren Dai play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.