Prepare against Bofang Xu
China · World #90,540 classical · FIDE ID 8658650
When preparing against Bofang Xu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Bofang Xu, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Bofang Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bofang 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 | 1,759 | 1,759 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,808 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,781 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 45.0% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 148 rated games against 132 different opponents, across 16 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 56 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 42.9% | 1,743 | 1,722 | 9 |
| Rapid | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 48.3% | 1,668 | 1,716 | 8 |
| Blitz | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 77.8% | 1,619 | 1,791 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 52 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 30.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 32 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 65.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 14 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75 | 47 | 14 | 14 | 1,730 | 1,870 |
| 2025 | 55 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 1,742 | 1,624 |
| 2024 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1,598 | 1,427 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bofang Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bofang Xu's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Bofang Xu's chess games
All 40 games by Bofang Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Taoyu Zhong | 2,096 | 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | A34 |
| Feb 2026 | Yuxuan(SH) Wang | 1,808 | Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U10 | B45 |
| Aug 2026 | Hongyu Zhao | 1,701 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U10 | E60 |
| Aug 2026 | Xuechen Wang | 1,684 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U10 | B37 |
| Aug 2026 | Yuze Liu | 1,672 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U10 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U10 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,859 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz U10 | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 1,930 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,683 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,415 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,063 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U10 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,680 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B10 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,664 |
| China National Chess Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bofang Xu's chess games?
40 games by Bofang Xu, from Aug 2024 to Nov 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 Bofang Xu has played.
What does Bofang Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Bofang Xu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bofang Xu answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bofang Xu play as White?
As White, Bofang Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bofang Xu play as Black?
As Black, Bofang Xu most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Bofang Xu's FIDE rating?
Bofang Xu is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Bofang Xu played?
Our database contains 40 games by Bofang Xu, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bofang Xu?
40 games by Bofang 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.