Prepare against Chang(CQ) Xu

China · World #12,176 classical · FIDE ID 8641757

When preparing against Chang(CQ) Xu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 88 games by Chang(CQ) Xu, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chang(CQ) Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chang(CQ) 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chang(CQ) Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chang(CQ) Xu's side.

First moves as White (41 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …c5 (49% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
  • …c6 (24% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
  • …e5 (17% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)

Chang(CQ) Xu's chess games

All 88 games by Chang(CQ) Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 35 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Chang(CQ) Xu's chess games?

88 games by Chang(CQ) Xu, from Mar 2023 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 Chang(CQ) Xu has played.

What does Chang(CQ) Xu play on the first move as White?

Across 41 games with White in our database, Chang(CQ) Xu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chang(CQ) Xu answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Chang(CQ) Xu play as White?

As White, Chang(CQ) Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Chang(CQ) Xu play as Black?

As Black, Chang(CQ) Xu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.

What is Chang(CQ) Xu's FIDE rating?

Chang(CQ) Xu is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Mar 2026).

How many games has Chang(CQ) Xu played?

Our database contains 88 games by Chang(CQ) Xu, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (39.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Chang(CQ) Xu?

88 games by Chang(CQ) 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.

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