Prepare against Junyuan Xiao
China · World #17,621 classical · FIDE ID 8609160
Our database contains 71 games by Junyuan Xiao, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Junyuan Xiao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Junyuan Xiao 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 | 2,079 | 2,107 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,091 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 27 | 16 | 28 | 38.0% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Junyuan Xiao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Junyuan Xiao's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 52.8% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 19.4% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Xiao usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Xiao usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Junyuan Xiao's chess games
All 71 games by Junyuan Xiao in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,804 | PRO League Stage | E12 |
| Jun 2026 | Liang,Awonder | 2,696 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | A01 |
| Jun 2026 | Tregubov,P | 2,543 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Tarigan,Gilbert Elroy | 2,421 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C12 |
| Aug 2016 | Yi Zhu | 2,366 | 2nd Shijiazhuang Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Shijiazhuang Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,302 |
| 1st Danzhou Hainan Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,240 |
| chT-CHN B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| Jiaxing Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-CHN B | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Junyuan Xiao's chess games?
71 games by Junyuan Xiao, from Nov 2011 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 Junyuan Xiao has played.
What does Junyuan Xiao play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Junyuan Xiao opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Junyuan Xiao answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Junyuan Xiao play as White?
As White, Junyuan Xiao's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Junyuan Xiao play as Black?
As Black, Junyuan Xiao most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Junyuan Xiao's FIDE rating?
Junyuan Xiao is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Junyuan Xiao played?
Our database contains 71 games by Junyuan Xiao, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Junyuan Xiao?
71 games by Junyuan Xiao 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.