Prepare against Daniel Xu
FM · Canada · World #11,754 classical · FIDE ID 2627345
Our database contains 233 games by Daniel Xu, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 2,144 | 2,309 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,020 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 83 | 51 | 99 | 35.6% |
| As White | 112 | 47 | 20 | 45 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 121 | 36 | 31 | 54 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Xu's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 80.4% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 19.6% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 92.2% | 44.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
Daniel Xu's chess games
All 233 games by Daniel Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 83 wins, 51 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 6/7/15 | 21.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,539 | Titled Tue Early | B14 |
| Dec 2024 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux | 2,482 | ch-CAN Int | B14 |
| Dec 2024 | Simon K Williams | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Mar 2023 | Robert Baskin | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 91 | 34 | 2,167 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 16 | 6 | 1,709 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,108 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,711 |
| Wch U10 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,770 |
| CAN Transnational Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Xu's chess games?
233 games by Daniel Xu, from Dec 2016 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 Daniel Xu has played.
What does Daniel Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Daniel Xu opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Xu answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniel Xu play as White?
As White, Daniel Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Xu play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Xu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Daniel Xu's FIDE rating?
Daniel Xu is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Daniel Xu played?
Our database contains 233 games by Daniel Xu, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 51 draws, 99 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Xu?
233 games by Daniel 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.