Prepare against Jeffrey Xu
CM · Australia · World #14,018 classical · FIDE ID 2617110
Our database contains 147 games by Jeffrey Xu, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jeffrey Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeffrey 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 | 2,116 | 2,116 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,047 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,065 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 78 | 27 | 42 | 53.1% |
| As White | 71 | 41 | 9 | 21 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 76 | 37 | 18 | 21 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeffrey Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeffrey Xu's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 74.6% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| Na3 | 3 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 72.1% | 66.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 47.8% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Jeffrey Xu's chess games
All 147 games by Jeffrey Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 78 wins, 27 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Durkin Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Roman Sapozhnikov | 2,366 | Oakville Winter Open | A40 |
| Aug 2022 | Tobias Voege | 2,272 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Margarita Potapova | 2,226 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Aug 2018 | Harry Zhao | 2,203 | ch-Canada U20 Open | C00 |
| Jul 2015 | Nicholas Vettese | 2,181 | ch-North American U20 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Scarborough CC | 2019 | 13 | 10 | 2,168 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2013 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,648 |
| Windsor NAYCC U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,820 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-Canada U20 Open | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| Toronto NAYCC U12 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,975 |
| 48th Canadian Open U1600 | 2011 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,756 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeffrey Xu's chess games?
147 games by Jeffrey Xu, from Mar 2013 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 Jeffrey Xu has played.
What does Jeffrey Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Jeffrey Xu opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Na3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeffrey Xu answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jeffrey Xu play as White?
As White, Jeffrey Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeffrey Xu play as Black?
As Black, Jeffrey Xu most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Jeffrey Xu's FIDE rating?
Jeffrey Xu is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jeffrey Xu played?
Our database contains 147 games by Jeffrey Xu, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 27 draws, 42 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeffrey Xu?
147 games by Jeffrey 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.