Prepare against Jianjun Xie
FM · China · World #3,372 classical · FIDE ID 8600953
Our database contains 275 games by Jianjun Xie, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jianjun Xie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jianjun 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 | 2,324 | 2,432 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,338 | 2,338 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 115 | 100 | 60 | 41.8% |
| As White | 139 | 66 | 52 | 21 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 136 | 49 | 48 | 39 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jianjun Xie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jianjun Xie's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 72.7% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 32 | 23.0% | 73.4% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Xie usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 73.4% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Xie usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Xie usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 54.5% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 18.2% | 79.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 54.7% | 65.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 24.5% | 57.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 11.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Jianjun Xie's chess games
All 275 games by Jianjun 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: 115 wins, 100 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1997 | Konstantin Landa | 2,560 | 4th Lee Cup | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Nikita Afanasiev | 2,541 | Fantastico GM Mix 12 | B06 |
| Jun 2018 | Tingjie Lei | 2,530 | chT-CHN | B07 |
| Aug 1997 | Yuanming Tong | 2,510 | 4th Lee Cup | B09 |
| Dec 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,504 | RUDAR 14 GM | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,357 |
| 3rd All China Games | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,472 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,140 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,268 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,235 |
| 4th Lee Cup | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,375 |
| 3rd Lee Cup | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,401 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jianjun Xie's chess games?
275 games by Jianjun 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 Jianjun Xie has played.
What does Jianjun Xie play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Jianjun Xie opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jianjun Xie answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jianjun Xie play as White?
As White, Jianjun Xie's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jianjun Xie play as Black?
As Black, Jianjun Xie most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Jianjun Xie's FIDE rating?
Jianjun Xie is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,338 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Jianjun Xie played?
Our database contains 275 games by Jianjun Xie, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 100 draws, 60 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jianjun Xie?
275 games by Jianjun 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.