Yiyi Xiao vs Lanlin Zhang
WGM Yiyi Xiao (2372) · WIM Lanlin Zhang (2258)
Yiyi Xiao and Lanlin Zhang have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2015 and the most recent in May 2026. Xiao leads 5 wins to 3, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xiao | Draws | Zhang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiao with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Zhang with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xiao | Draws | Zhang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xiao | Draws | Zhang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lanlin Zhang | Yiyi Xiao | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-CHN Women 2026 |
| Nov 2024 | Lanlin Zhang | Yiyi Xiao | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | ch-CHN Rapid w |
| May 2023 | Yiyi Xiao | Lanlin Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-CHN w |
| Feb 2023 | Yiyi Xiao | Lanlin Zhang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN w |
| Nov 2022 | Yiyi Xiao | Lanlin Zhang | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-CHN w |
| Dec 2019 | Yiyi Xiao | Lanlin Zhang | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN blitz w |
| Dec 2019 | Yiyi Xiao | Lanlin Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-CHN rapid w |
| May 2019 | Lanlin Zhang | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Jun 2018 | Yiyi Xiao | Lanlin Zhang | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-CHN rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Lanlin Zhang | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CHN blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Yiyi Xiao | Lanlin Zhang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN rapid w |
| Apr 2017 | Lanlin Zhang | Yiyi Xiao | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-CHN w |
| Jul 2015 | Lanlin Zhang | Yiyi Xiao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Zhongshan zt 3.5 w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yiyi Xiao and Lanlin Zhang?
In 13 recorded games, Yiyi Xiao has 5 wins, Lanlin Zhang has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Yiyi Xiao and Lanlin Zhang played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2015 to May 2026.
What openings do Yiyi Xiao and Lanlin Zhang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Philidor (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.