Prepare against Joshua Xia
United States · World #20,814 classical · FIDE ID 30987830
When preparing against Joshua Xia, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Joshua Xia, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Xia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Xia 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 | 2,051 | 2,060 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,887 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 101 | 35 | 149 | 35.4% |
| As White | 143 | 57 | 15 | 71 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 142 | 44 | 20 | 78 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Xia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Xia's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 99.3% | 45.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Xia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Xia usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 65.8% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 11.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 97.7% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Joshua Xia's chess games
All 285 games by Joshua Xia in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 101 wins, 35 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Simon Lamaze | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Mar 2025 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,435 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | Niklas Schmider | 2,414 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Dec 2024 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Dec 2024 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,392 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 157 | 69.5 | 2,139 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 26 | 6.5 | 1,896 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,928 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,990 |
| Cornerstone Holidays IMB | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,128 |
| 18th SPICE Cup Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,132 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Xia's chess games?
285 games by Joshua Xia, from May 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 Joshua Xia has played.
What does Joshua Xia play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Joshua Xia opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Xia answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Joshua Xia play as White?
As White, Joshua Xia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Xia play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Xia most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Joshua Xia's FIDE rating?
Joshua Xia is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Joshua Xia played?
Our database contains 285 games by Joshua Xia, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 35 draws, 149 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Xia?
285 games by Joshua Xia 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.