Prepare against Haowen Xue
GM · China · World #274 classical · FIDE ID 8625492
When preparing against Haowen Xue, expect 1.e4 in 25% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 808 games by Haowen Xue, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Haowen Xue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haowen Xue 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 | 2,556 | 2,556 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,482 | 2,482 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,422 | 2,422 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 808 | 450 | 174 | 184 | 55.7% |
| As White | 414 | 249 | 79 | 86 | 60.1% |
| As Black | 394 | 201 | 95 | 98 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haowen Xue's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haowen Xue's side.
First moves as White (414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 25.4% | 71.9% |
| d4 | 96 | 23.2% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 93 | 22.5% | 72.6% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 20.8% | 66.9% |
| b4 | 13 | 3.1% | 76.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.7% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 71.9% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nf3 (81.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Xue usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Xue usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Xue usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 46.2% | 63.1% |
| Nf6 | 52 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 30 | 16.5% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.8% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 87.8% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.2% | 70.0% |
| b5 | 5 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Haowen Xue's chess games
All 808 games by Haowen Xue in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 450 wins, 174 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 31 | 14/11/6 | 45.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 29 | 18/6/5 | 62.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 13/9/3 | 52.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 23 | 15/2/6 | 65.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 14/1/7 | 63.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 30/10/12 | 57.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 51 | 25/16/10 | 49.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 42 | 30/5/7 | 71.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B41 |
| Jun 2026 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | E12 |
| May 2025 | Wesley So | 2,751 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
| Jul 2025 | Liren Ding | 2,734 | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz | C53 |
| Dec 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Wch Rapid | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 303 | 221 | 2,612 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 33 | 2,673 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 40 | 26.5 | 2,555 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 8 | 2,415 |
| 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz | 2025 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,619 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 2,623 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,599 |
| chT-CHN Div-A Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,559 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Denis Lazavik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haowen Xue's chess games?
808 games by Haowen Xue, from Sep 2018 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 Haowen Xue has played.
What does Haowen Xue play on the first move as White?
Across 414 games with White in our database, Haowen Xue opens with 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haowen Xue answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Haowen Xue play as White?
As White, Haowen Xue's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 48.3% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 62.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 414 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haowen Xue play as Black?
As Black, Haowen Xue most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 57.7% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 49.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (42 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 394 games.
What is Haowen Xue's FIDE rating?
Haowen Xue is currently rated 2,556 in classical chess, 2,482 in rapid and 2,422 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,556 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Haowen Xue played?
Our database contains 808 games by Haowen Xue, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 450 wins, 174 draws, 184 losses (55.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haowen Xue?
808 games by Haowen Xue 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.