Prepare against Justin Xia
CM · Australia · World #11,836 classical · FIDE ID 3247252
When preparing against Justin Xia, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Justin Xia, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Justin Xia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin 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 | 2,144 | 2,164 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,929 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,989 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 280 rated games against 198 different opponents, across 44 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 205 | 109 | 38 | 58 | 53.2% | 1,797 | 1,882 | 16 |
| Rapid | 46 | 28 | 3 | 15 | 60.9% | 1,793 | 1,848 | 5 |
| Blitz | 24 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 54.2% | 1,978 | 2,014 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 109 | 24 | 26 | 59 | 22.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 132 | 103 | 13 | 16 | 78.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 21 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 2,035 | 2,141 |
| 2025 | 93 | 54 | 17 | 22 | 1,898 | 2,017 |
| 2024 | 64 | 37 | 6 | 21 | 1,849 | 1,925 |
| 2023 | 48 | 25 | 6 | 17 | 1,656 | 1,676 |
| 2022 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1,538 | 1,613 |
| 2021 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1,429 | 1,296 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Xia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Xia's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Xia usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Xia usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Justin Xia's chess games
All 30 games by Justin Xia in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,297 | Melbourne Int Open 2026 | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Domagoj Dragicevic | 2,182 | 2026 Victorian Championship Premier | C18 |
| Mar 2025 | John Nemeth | 2,159 | 59th Begonia Open | B23 |
| Oct 2026 | Ray Yang | 2,130 | 2026 Victorian Championship Premier | B54 |
| Apr 2026 | Randheer Thogata | 2,123 | Melbourne Int Open 2026 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Victorian Championship Premier | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,178 |
| ch-AUS U10 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 413 |
| Melbourne Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| Victorian Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,710 |
| 59th Begonia Open | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,392 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Xia's chess games?
30 games by Justin Xia, from Feb 2022 to Oct 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 Justin Xia has played.
What does Justin Xia play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Justin Xia opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Xia answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Justin Xia play as White?
As White, Justin Xia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Xia play as Black?
As Black, Justin Xia most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Justin Xia's FIDE rating?
Justin Xia is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Justin Xia played?
Our database contains 30 games by Justin Xia, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Xia?
30 games by Justin 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.