Prepare against Florence Zixin Xu
Canada · World #125,796 classical · FIDE ID 2642727
When preparing against Florence Zixin Xu, expect 1.Nf3 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Florence Zixin Xu, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Florence Zixin Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florence Zixin 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 | 1,661 | 1,682 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 90 rated games against 79 different opponents, across 13 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 67 | 32 | 13 | 22 | 47.8% | 1,705 | 1,670 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 68.8% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 13 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 1,641 | 1,689 |
| 2025 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1,785 | 1,760 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,562 | 1,322 |
| 2023 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| 2022 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | – | – |
Where Florence Zixin Xu has played
Canada (9) · Georgia (2) · Colombia (1) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florence Zixin Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florence Zixin Xu's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 75% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Florence Zixin Xu's chess games
All 33 games by Florence Zixin Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D73 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Emma Shen-Rong | 1,676 | Canadian Closed Women | A04 |
| Apr 2026 | Stephanie Xiao | 1,610 | Canadian Closed Women | C07 |
| May 2026 | Sanya Divadalage | 1,596 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G11 | E11 |
| May 2026 | Emilia Alejandra Fiallos Garces | 1,588 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G11 | A04 |
| May 2026 | Hazel Austin | 1,556 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G11 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Closed Women | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G11 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,722 |
| GEO World Cup A U10 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,432 |
| Montreal Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,783 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G12 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,364 |
| GEO World Cup Final U10 Girls | 2024 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florence Zixin Xu's chess games?
33 games by Florence Zixin Xu, from Aug 2024 to Nov 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 Florence Zixin Xu has played.
What does Florence Zixin Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Florence Zixin Xu opens with 1.Nf3 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florence Zixin Xu answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Florence Zixin Xu play as White?
As White, Florence Zixin Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florence Zixin Xu play as Black?
As Black, Florence Zixin Xu most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Florence Zixin Xu's FIDE rating?
Florence Zixin Xu is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,682 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Florence Zixin Xu played?
Our database contains 33 games by Florence Zixin Xu, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florence Zixin Xu?
33 games by Florence Zixin 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.