Prepare against Alex Z Xu
NLD · World #21,816 classical · FIDE ID 40114775
When preparing against Alex Z Xu, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Alex Z Xu, covering Dec 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alex Z Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Z Xu before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,043 | 2,065 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 1,982 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,012 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Z Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Z Xu's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Alex Z Xu's chess games
All 30 games by Alex Z Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Pranav Kshirsagar | 2,148 | Dutch Youth U18 2026 | D07 |
| Apr 2026 | Enzo Garay | 2,098 | Dutch Youth U18 2026 | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | David Madularea | 1,998 | Jan Timman Schaal 2026 | Jong Apeldoorn vs De Rest van Nederland | A13 |
| Oct 2025 | Isafara Gergin | 1,984 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B13 |
| May 2026 | Hugo Faber | 1,972 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| Dutch Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| Jan Timman Schaal 2026 | Jong Apeldoorn vs De Rest van Nederland | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,899 |
| Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,858 |
| Hoogeveen Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Z Xu's chess games?
30 games by Alex Z Xu, from Dec 2024 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alex Z Xu has played.
What does Alex Z Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Alex Z Xu opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Z Xu answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Alex Z Xu play as White?
As White, Alex Z Xu's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Z Xu play as Black?
As Black, Alex Z Xu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Alex Z Xu's FIDE rating?
Alex Z Xu is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alex Z Xu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Alex Z Xu, covering Dec 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Z Xu?
30 games by Alex Z Xu reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.