Zhongyi Tan vs Yiyi Xiao
GM Zhongyi Tan (2517) · WGM Yiyi Xiao (2372)
Zhongyi Tan and Yiyi Xiao have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2013 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Tan leads 16 wins to 2, with 4 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tan | Draws | Xiao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan with White | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Xiao with White | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tan | Draws | Xiao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tan | Draws | Xiao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2026 Chinese Chess League Division A | Round-Robin R1-6 |
| Jan 2026 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | TCh-CHN DivA Finals 2025 |
| Jan 2026 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Sicilian | TCh-CHN DivA Finals 2025 |
| Jan 2026 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | TCh-CHN DivA Finals 2025 |
| Nov 2022 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN w |
| May 2021 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-CHN w |
| Dec 2020 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-CHN w |
| Jul 2019 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2018 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2017 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2017 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-CHN w |
| Sep 2016 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2016 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Dec 2015 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2015 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2015 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Catalan | Zhongshan zt 3.5 w |
| May 2015 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-CHN w |
| Nov 2014 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2014 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2014 | Zhongyi Tan | Yiyi Xiao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | chT-CHN |
| Mar 2014 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Oct 2013 | Yiyi Xiao | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Catalan | Zhongshan zt w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Zhongyi Tan and Yiyi Xiao?
In 22 recorded games, Zhongyi Tan has 16 wins, Yiyi Xiao has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Zhongyi Tan and Yiyi Xiao played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Oct 2013 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Zhongyi Tan and Yiyi Xiao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.