Prepare against Fanchen Xia
China · World #125,916 classical · FIDE ID 8636087
When preparing against Fanchen Xia, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Fanchen Xia, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fanchen Xia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fanchen Xia 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 | 1,657 | 1,657 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 42.1% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fanchen Xia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fanchen Xia's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Xia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Fanchen Xia's chess games
All 38 games by Fanchen Xia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Yaqi Peng | 1,676 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G16 | C13 |
| Aug 2026 | Ji,Tianxin | 1,665 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G16 | B30 |
| Feb 2024 | Yiqing Tian | 1,449 | ch-CHN U14 Girls | B24 |
| Feb 2024 | Zixuan Chen | 1,429 | ch-CHN U14 Girls | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,584 |
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,542 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,933 |
| Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G16 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,568 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 963 |
| Chinese Youth G14 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fanchen Xia's chess games?
38 games by Fanchen Xia, from Oct 2019 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 Fanchen Xia has played.
What does Fanchen Xia play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Fanchen Xia opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fanchen Xia answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Fanchen Xia play as White?
As White, Fanchen Xia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fanchen Xia play as Black?
As Black, Fanchen Xia most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Fanchen Xia's FIDE rating?
Fanchen Xia is currently rated 1,657 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,657 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Fanchen Xia played?
Our database contains 38 games by Fanchen Xia, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fanchen Xia?
38 games by Fanchen Xia 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.