Zong-Yuan Zhao vs Gary W Lane
GM Zong-Yuan Zhao (2409) · IM Gary W Lane (2198)
Zong-Yuan Zhao and Gary W Lane have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Zhao leads 7 wins to 5, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhao | Draws | Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhao with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Lane with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhao | Draws | Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhao | Draws | Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | G Lane | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Sydney International Open |
| Mar 2016 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Gary W Lane | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 54th Doeberl Cup |
| Jun 2015 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Gary W Lane | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | New South Wales Open |
| Apr 2015 | Gary W Lane | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 53rd Doeberl Cup |
| Jan 2011 | Gary W Lane | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 0-1 | Sicilian | Oceania zt |
| Apr 2010 | Gary W Lane | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48th Doeberl Cup |
| Jan 2010 | Gary W Lane | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-AUS |
| Jul 2007 | Gary W Lane | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Canberra ANU Open |
| May 2007 | Gary W Lane | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 0-1 | Sicilian | Oceania zt |
| Apr 2004 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Gary W Lane | 1-0 | Sicilian | 42nd Doeberl Cup |
| Jan 2004 | Gary W Lane | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-AUS |
| Jan 2002 | Gary W Lane | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-AUS |
| Jul 1999 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Gary W Lane | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Australian Masters |
| Jan 1999 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | Gary W Lane | 0-1 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | Australian Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zong-Yuan Zhao and Gary W Lane?
In 14 recorded games, Zong-Yuan Zhao has 7 wins, Gary W Lane has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Zong-Yuan Zhao and Gary W Lane played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1999 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Zong-Yuan Zhao and Gary W Lane play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.