Prepare against Leon Xu
Canada · World #13,197 classical · FIDE ID 2638835
Our database contains 43 games by Leon Xu, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leon Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Xu 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 | 2,126 | 2,126 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,811 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 34.9% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Xu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Leon Xu's chess games
All 43 games by Leon Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Eduardo Teodoro | 2,350 | Canadian Closed | C01 |
| Aug 2025 | Ashley Qian | 2,134 | Royal City Masters | B90 |
| Dec 2024 | Will Moorhouse | 2,102 | North American Youth | C01 |
| Apr 2025 | Nathan Ping-Ying Wu | 2,083 | Canadian Closed | B01 |
| Dec 2024 | Levi Kalani Alexander Fogo Esquivel | 2,053 | North American Youth | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,656 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Xu's chess games?
43 games by Leon Xu, from Nov 2019 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 Leon Xu has played.
What does Leon Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Leon Xu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Xu answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Leon Xu play as White?
As White, Leon Xu's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Xu play as Black?
As Black, Leon Xu most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Leon Xu's FIDE rating?
Leon Xu is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Leon Xu played?
Our database contains 43 games by Leon Xu, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Xu?
43 games by Leon Xu 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.