Prepare against Felix Xie
IM · New Zealand · World #1,328 classical · FIDE ID 4308174
When preparing against Felix Xie, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 20.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 545 games by Felix Xie, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Felix Xie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix 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 | 2,423 | 2,423 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,367 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,340 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 545 | 234 | 154 | 156 | 42.9% |
| As White | 275 | 125 | 84 | 66 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 270 | 109 | 70 | 90 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Xie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Xie's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 131 | 47.6% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 70 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 14.9% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 26 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Xie usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Xie usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Xie usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Xie usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 57.9% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 38 | 30.2% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 11.9% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 71.9% | 64.1% |
| d5 | 23 | 25.8% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Felix Xie's chess games
All 545 games by Felix Xie in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Sep 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: 234 wins, 154 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 20/19/6 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 34 | 7/11/15 | 20.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | David Navara | 2,619 | 53rd Sparkassen Open A | A05 |
| Sep 2024 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,562 | Olympiad-45 | C55 |
| May 2025 | Savva Vetokhin | 2,558 | Asian Individual Blitz | E11 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter Acs | 2,558 | 53rd Sparkassen Open A | A07 |
| Jan 2026 | Dan SIN Fernandez | 2,527 | 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 23 | 16 | 2,041 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,300 |
| Wellington Open | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 1,895 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 3 | 2,197 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,357 |
| 17th Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,205 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM 03 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,226 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Xie's chess games?
545 games by Felix Xie, from Apr 2017 to Sep 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 Felix Xie has played.
What does Felix Xie play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Felix Xie opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Xie answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Felix Xie play as White?
As White, Felix Xie's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Xie play as Black?
As Black, Felix Xie most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Felix Xie's FIDE rating?
Felix Xie is currently rated 2,423 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Felix Xie played?
Our database contains 545 games by Felix Xie, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 234 wins, 154 draws, 156 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Xie?
545 games by Felix 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.