Prepare against Bryan Xie
IM · United States · World #3,746 classical · FIDE ID 30941296
Our database contains 1,184 games by Bryan Xie, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bryan Xie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bryan Xie 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 | 2,311 | 2,402 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,297 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,184 | 391 | 127 | 666 | 33.0% |
| As White | 583 | 210 | 68 | 305 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 601 | 181 | 59 | 361 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bryan Xie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bryan Xie's side.
First moves as White (583 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 460 | 78.9% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 122 | 20.9% | 35.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Xie usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (31.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 289 | 92.0% | 35.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.2% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 149 | 76.4% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 43 | 22.1% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Bryan Xie's chess games
All 1,184 games by Bryan Xie in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Aug 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: 391 wins, 127 draws, 666 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 81 | 31/10/40 | 38.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 53 | 18/9/26 | 34.0% |
| D02 | London System | 41 | 14/5/22 | 34.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 40 | 11/3/26 | 27.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 15/4/14 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 21 | 9/0/12 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 89 | 20/11/58 | 22.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 87 | 34/8/45 | 39.1% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 13/5/22 | 32.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 38 | 14/3/21 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 6/0/27 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/0/16 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 3/0/17 | 15.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Emilio Cordova | 2,531 | 34th North American Open | B27 |
| Jan 2021 | Pavel Anisimov | 2,527 | Titled Tue | B87 |
| Jul 2025 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,523 | Titled Tue Late | B46 |
| Jul 2024 | Ibro Saric | 2,522 | Zadar | C02 |
| Dec 2025 | Santiago Avila Pavas | 2,519 | 35th North American Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 845 | 293.5 | 2,147 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,281 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,335 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,560 |
| Zadar | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,439 |
| Dimitrovgrad | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,361 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM C | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
| Los Angeles Labor Day IM | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bryan Xie's chess games?
1,184 games by Bryan Xie, from Oct 2017 to Aug 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 Bryan Xie has played.
What does Bryan Xie play on the first move as White?
Across 583 games with White in our database, Bryan Xie opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bryan Xie answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bryan Xie play as White?
As White, Bryan Xie's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (81 games, 38.3% win rate); Italian Game (53 games, 34.0% win rate); London System (41 games, 34.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 583 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bryan Xie play as Black?
As Black, Bryan Xie most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (89 games, 22.5% win rate); Sicilian (87 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 601 games.
What is Bryan Xie's FIDE rating?
Bryan Xie is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Bryan Xie played?
Our database contains 1,184 games by Bryan Xie, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 391 wins, 127 draws, 666 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bryan Xie?
1,184 games by Bryan Xie 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.