Prepare against George Wendi Xie
IM · Australia · World #3,610 classical · FIDE ID 3202933
When preparing against George Wendi Xie, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 480 games by George Wendi Xie, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find George Wendi Xie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Wendi 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 | 2,315 | 2,482 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,346 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,467 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 257 | 110 | 113 | 53.5% |
| As White | 251 | 146 | 55 | 50 | 58.2% |
| As Black | 229 | 111 | 55 | 63 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Wendi Xie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Wendi Xie's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 63.7% | 66.6% |
| d4 | 61 | 24.3% | 81.1% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 8.4% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 66.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nc3 (78.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Xie usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 81.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Xie usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Xie usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 62.4% | 69.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 14.9% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.9% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 54.4% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 21 | 26.6% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
George Wendi Xie's chess games
All 480 games by George Wendi Xie in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 257 wins, 110 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 19/3/4 | 73.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 9/4/0 | 69.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 2,580 | 48th Doeberl Cup | E12 |
| Sep 2010 | Jan Votava | 2,579 | Olympiad-39 | B23 |
| Jan 2010 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,561 | ch-AUS | C49 |
| Sep 2010 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,552 | Olympiad-39 | E21 |
| Apr 2010 | Dejan Bojkov | 2,521 | 48th Doeberl Cup | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 66 | 40 | 2,363 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 50 | 31 | 2,297 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2003 | 44 | 32 | 2,033 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 31 | 20 | 2,349 |
| Oceania zt | 2011 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2012 | 22 | 16 | 2,472 |
| Australian Junior Masters | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,292 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 6 | 2,385 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zong-Yuan Zhao (14 games) · Tomek Rej (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Wendi Xie's chess games?
480 games by George Wendi Xie, from Apr 2003 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 George Wendi Xie has played.
What does George Wendi Xie play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, George Wendi Xie opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Wendi Xie answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does George Wendi Xie play as White?
As White, George Wendi Xie's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 73.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Wendi Xie play as Black?
As Black, George Wendi Xie most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is George Wendi Xie's FIDE rating?
George Wendi Xie is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,482 (May 2010).
How many games has George Wendi Xie played?
Our database contains 480 games by George Wendi Xie, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 110 draws, 113 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Wendi Xie?
480 games by George Wendi 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.