Prepare against Deshun Xiu
GM · China · World #520 classical · FIDE ID 8603693
Our database contains 629 games by Deshun Xiu, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Deshun Xiu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deshun Xiu 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 | 2,509 | 2,585 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,546 | 2,579 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,439 | 2,500 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 629 | 223 | 262 | 144 | 35.5% |
| As White | 316 | 121 | 140 | 55 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 313 | 102 | 122 | 89 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deshun Xiu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deshun Xiu's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 53.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 28.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 36 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 18 | 5.7% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Xiu usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Xiu usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Xiu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Xiu usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Xiu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Xiu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 68.8% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 45 | 28.7% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 77.2% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 22 | 19.3% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Deshun Xiu's chess games
All 629 games by Deshun Xiu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Jul 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: 223 wins, 262 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 38 | 8/21/9 | 21.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 18/16/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 22/17/11 | 44.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Quang Liem Le | 2,703 | 11th Asian Continental Open | B36 |
| Jul 2013 | Chao b Li | 2,686 | 3rd Shenzhen Celebrity | E05 |
| May 2011 | Alexander Motylev | 2,677 | chT-CHN | A41 |
| Apr 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,677 | ch-CHN | E55 |
| Jul 2014 | Yangyi Yu | 2,675 | 5th Danzhou | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 131 | 75 | 2,493 |
| ch-CHN | 2014 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,559 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 9 | 2,342 |
| Beijing zt 3.5 | 2012 | 20 | 10 | 2,495 |
| 6th chT-CHN | 2010 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,465 |
| CHN Team | 2017 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,406 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 2,437 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,505 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yiping Lou (16 games) · Shilong Li (14 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (13 games) · Jun Zhao (13 games) · Yi Wei (13 games) · Yang Wen (12 games) · Jianchao Zhou (12 games) · Qun Ma (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deshun Xiu's chess games?
629 games by Deshun Xiu, from Jan 2004 to Jul 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 Deshun Xiu has played.
What does Deshun Xiu play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, Deshun Xiu opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deshun Xiu answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Deshun Xiu play as White?
As White, Deshun Xiu's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deshun Xiu play as Black?
As Black, Deshun Xiu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Catalan (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 313 games.
What is Deshun Xiu's FIDE rating?
Deshun Xiu is currently rated 2,509 in classical chess, 2,546 in rapid and 2,439 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,585 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Deshun Xiu played?
Our database contains 629 games by Deshun Xiu, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 262 draws, 144 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deshun Xiu?
629 games by Deshun Xiu 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.