Zong Yang Yu vs Bator Sambuev
FM Zong Yang Yu (2390) · GM Bator Sambuev (2445)
Zong Yang Yu and Bator Sambuev have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2013 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Yu leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yu | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Sambuev with White | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yu | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yu | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Zong Yang Yu | Bator Sambuev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-Quebec |
| Mar 2019 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | ch-Quebec |
| Mar 2019 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-Quebec |
| Mar 2019 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-Quebec |
| Mar 2019 | Zong Yang Yu | Bator Sambuev | 0-1 | Rat Defense | ch-Quebec |
| Apr 2018 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Montreal Choc des Generations |
| Jul 2017 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Montreal Mont Royal Open |
| Jun 2017 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-CAN |
| Apr 2017 | Zong Yang Yu | Bator Sambuev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Montreal Choc des Generations |
| Dec 2016 | Zong Yang Yu | Bator Sambuev | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Montreal Pere Noel Open |
| Dec 2015 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1-0 | English Opening | Pere Noel Open |
| Sep 2015 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-Montreal Open |
| May 2015 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1-0 | Sicilian | McGill Open |
| Oct 2014 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-Quebec Amateur |
| Sep 2014 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Montreal Open |
| Oct 2013 | Bator Sambuev | Zong Yang Yu | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-Elite POM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Zong Yang Yu and Bator Sambuev?
In 16 recorded games, Zong Yang Yu has 3 wins, Bator Sambuev has 8 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Zong Yang Yu and Bator Sambuev played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 2013 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Zong Yang Yu and Bator Sambuev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games), followed by the Semi-Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.