Prepare against Irene Xie
WFM · Canada · World #33,078 classical · FIDE ID 2643537
When preparing against Irene Xie, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 147 games by Irene Xie, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Irene Xie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irene 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 | 1,969 | 2,052 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,790 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,901 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 65 | 17 | 65 | 44.2% |
| As White | 77 | 36 | 9 | 32 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 29 | 8 | 33 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irene Xie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irene Xie's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Xie usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 51.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 45.5% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
Irene Xie's chess games
All 147 games by Irene Xie in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 65 wins, 17 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| May 2025 | Baptiste Lissillour | 2,318 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Aug 2024 | Konstantin Vshivkov | 2,315 | Titled Tue Early | D15 |
| Sep 2024 | Piero Mazzilli | 2,303 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| Dec 2024 | Justin Sarkar | 2,287 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 73 | 33 | 2,077 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,778 |
| ch-CAN w | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,662 |
| Canadian Closed Women | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,932 |
| Canadian zt w | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,678 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,876 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,001 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irene Xie's chess games?
147 games by Irene Xie, from Aug 2022 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 Irene Xie has played.
What does Irene Xie play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Irene Xie opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irene Xie answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Irene Xie play as White?
As White, Irene Xie's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irene Xie play as Black?
As Black, Irene Xie most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Irene Xie's FIDE rating?
Irene Xie is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Irene Xie played?
Our database contains 147 games by Irene Xie, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 17 draws, 65 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irene Xie?
147 games by Irene 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.