Prepare against Junhao Xian
China · World #5,576 classical · FIDE ID 8607621
When preparing against Junhao Xian, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 64 games by Junhao Xian, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Junhao Xian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Junhao Xian 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 | 2,259 | 2,277 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,110 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,105 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 32 | 10 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As White | 31 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 61.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Junhao Xian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Junhao Xian's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Xian usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Xian usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Xian usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Junhao Xian's chess games
All 64 games by Junhao Xian in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 32 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Shou Otsuka | 2,335 | 15th London Classic Open | D30 |
| Nov 2025 | A Dobrocmyslov | 2,254 | 15th London Classic Open | D31 |
| Nov 2025 | John R Richardson | 2,224 | 15th London Classic Open | D58 |
| Jul 2019 | Tianlu Gu | 2,205 | Belt and Road Hunan Open B | D35 |
| Jul 2019 | Milan Brigljevic | 2,194 | Belt and Road Hunan Open B | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (吐鲁番站) 公开组 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-CHN B | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| 2nd Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,752 |
| ch-British Universities | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,098 |
| Silvertown (London City Airport Docklands) FIDE Congress - Under 2400 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Junhao Xian's chess games?
64 games by Junhao Xian, from Aug 2015 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 Junhao Xian has played.
What does Junhao Xian play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Junhao Xian opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Junhao Xian answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Junhao Xian play as White?
As White, Junhao Xian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Junhao Xian play as Black?
As Black, Junhao Xian most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Junhao Xian's FIDE rating?
Junhao Xian is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Junhao Xian played?
Our database contains 64 games by Junhao Xian, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Junhao Xian?
64 games by Junhao Xian 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.