Prepare against Gordon Xu
CM · United States · World #18,698 classical · FIDE ID 30981506
Our database contains 52 games by Gordon Xu, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gordon Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gordon 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 | 2,069 | 2,090 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 22 | 2 | 28 | 42.3% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gordon Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gordon Xu's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Gordon Xu's chess games
All 52 games by Gordon Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 22 wins, 2 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| D78 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Goldin | 2,542 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Aug 2023 | Igor L. Vakhlamov | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| Jul 2023 | Francisco Rubio Tent | 2,297 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Jul 2023 | Alejandro Arias Igual | 2,296 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Sep 2023 | Alexandr Kostiukov | 2,271 | Titled Tue Late | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 42 | 17.5 | 2,177 |
| Budapest FS04 Nadassy | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
| National Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gordon Xu's chess games?
52 games by Gordon Xu, from Dec 2021 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 Gordon Xu has played.
What does Gordon Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Gordon Xu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gordon Xu answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gordon Xu play as White?
As White, Gordon Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gordon Xu play as Black?
As Black, Gordon Xu most often plays: Petrov's Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gordon Xu's FIDE rating?
Gordon Xu is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Gordon Xu played?
Our database contains 52 games by Gordon Xu, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 2 draws, 28 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gordon Xu?
52 games by Gordon 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.