Prepare against Kaifan Xie
IM · China · World #993 classical · FIDE ID 8619107
Our database contains 436 games by Kaifan Xie, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kaifan Xie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaifan 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 | 2,452 | 2,472 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,263 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,306 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 143 | 193 | 100 | 32.8% |
| As White | 228 | 86 | 98 | 44 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 208 | 57 | 95 | 56 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaifan Xie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaifan Xie's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 205 | 89.9% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.1% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.1% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Xie usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Xie usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Xie usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Xie usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Xie usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Xie usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 50 | 47.2% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 32 | 30.2% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 22.6% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 96.9% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Kaifan Xie's chess games
All 436 games by Kaifan Xie in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 143 wins, 193 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 9/14/10 | 27.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 19 | 3/14/2 | 15.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Andrew Hong | 2,598 | V Menorca Open A 2026 | E91 |
| Nov 2024 | C Zeng | 2,565 | ch-CHN Blitz | E15 |
| Dec 2025 | Changren Dai | 2,551 | 3rd-8th Sunway Sitges Open TB | D31 |
| Jul 2024 | Tong(QD) Xiao | 2,518 | chT-CHN DivA Standard | E15 |
| Jun 2023 | Chen Lin | 2,509 | chT-CHN DivA | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,386 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 14 | 9 | 2,211 |
| Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| CHN League Division A Pt1 | 2026 | 12 | 5 | 2,496 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,296 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Renjie Huang (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaifan Xie's chess games?
436 games by Kaifan Xie, from Aug 2017 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 Kaifan Xie has played.
What does Kaifan Xie play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Kaifan Xie opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaifan Xie answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kaifan Xie play as White?
As White, Kaifan Xie's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaifan Xie play as Black?
As Black, Kaifan Xie most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Kaifan Xie's FIDE rating?
Kaifan Xie is currently rated 2,452 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,472 (May 2026).
How many games has Kaifan Xie played?
Our database contains 436 games by Kaifan Xie, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 193 draws, 100 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaifan Xie?
436 games by Kaifan 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.