Yinglun Xu vs Xiangrui Kong
GM Yinglun Xu (2516) · IM Xiangrui Kong (2538)
Yinglun Xu and Xiangrui Kong have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2023 and the most recent in May 2026. Xu leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xu | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kong with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xu | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xu | Draws | Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Xiangrui Kong | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-CHN 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Yinglun Xu | Xiangrui Kong | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | CHN Team Men 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Yinglun Xu | Xiangrui Kong | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Yinglun Xu | Xiangrui Kong | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Xiangrui Kong | Yinglun Xu | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Xiangrui Kong | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Yinglun Xu | Xiangrui Kong | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Oct 2024 | Xiangrui Kong | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Belt and Road Open |
| May 2024 | Xiangrui Kong | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2023 | Xiangrui Kong | Yinglun Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | China zt 3.5 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yinglun Xu and Xiangrui Kong?
In 10 recorded games, Yinglun Xu has 2 wins, Xiangrui Kong has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Yinglun Xu and Xiangrui Kong played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2023 to May 2026.
What openings do Yinglun Xu and Xiangrui Kong play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.