Prepare against Leon Xu
Canada · World #13,269 classical · FIDE ID 2638835
When preparing against Leon Xu, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 104 games by Leon Xu, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,811 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 42 | 23 | 39 | 40.4% |
| As White | 53 | 26 | 9 | 18 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 31.4% |
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 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 98.1% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 53.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 46.4% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Leon Xu's chess games
All 104 games by Leon Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 42 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,478 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | C42 |
| Aug 2026 | Afruza Khamdamova | 2,440 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | C44 |
| Aug 2026 | Sergey Volkov | 2,366 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | D35 |
| Aug 2026 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | D55 |
| Apr 2025 | Eduardo Teodoro | 2,350 | Canadian Closed | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 23 | 2,258 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,152 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,656 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| 2026 Toronto Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Xu's chess games?
104 games by Leon Xu, from Nov 2019 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 Leon Xu has played.
What does Leon Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Leon Xu opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Xu answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Leon Xu play as White?
As White, Leon Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Xu play as Black?
As Black, Leon Xu most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Leon Xu played?
Our database contains 104 games by Leon Xu, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Xu?
104 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.