Prepare against Kang Xue
China · World #28,060 classical · FIDE ID 8656010
When preparing against Kang Xue, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Kang Xue, covering May 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kang Xue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kang Xue 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 | 1,998 | 1,998 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 32.1% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kang Xue's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kang Xue's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Xue usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Kang Xue's chess games
All 56 games by Kang Xue in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 18 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Pawel Czarnota | 2,189 | Wch U12 | B42 |
| Aug 2024 | Meng Liu | 2,027 | chT-CHN Div-B | B26 |
| Jul 2026 | Jiyan Wang | 1,989 | TCh-CHN League B 2026 | A19 |
| Jun 2026 | Javier Valera Espejo | 1,950 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C01 |
| Jun 2026 | Arjuna Satria Pamungkas | 1,916 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 1,872 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| Wch U12 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 2,006 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋成人业余棋王挑战赛 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,695 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,919 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,166 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kang Xue's chess games?
56 games by Kang Xue, from May 2024 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 Kang Xue has played.
What does Kang Xue play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Kang Xue opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kang Xue answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kang Xue play as White?
As White, Kang Xue's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kang Xue play as Black?
As Black, Kang Xue most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Kang Xue's FIDE rating?
Kang Xue is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kang Xue played?
Our database contains 56 games by Kang Xue, covering May 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kang Xue?
56 games by Kang Xue 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.