Prepare against Liurui Xu
China · World #138,034 classical · FIDE ID 8687714
When preparing against Liurui Xu, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Liurui Xu, covering Dec 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Liurui Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liurui 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 | 1,629 | 1,629 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,655 | 1,655 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,569 | 1,570 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025-2026): 32 rated games against 31 different opponents, across 5 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 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 23.1% | 1,760 | 1,607 | 2 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% | 1,717 | 1,603 | 3 |
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 25.0% | 1,681 | 1,481 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,929 | 1,729 |
| 2025 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 1,730 | 1,577 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liurui Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liurui Xu's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Xu usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Liurui Xu's chess games
All 30 games by Liurui Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2025 - Nov 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, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Jiahui Zhang | 1,762 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | A16 |
| Nov 2025 | Zied Miled | 1,687 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | C01 |
| Nov 2025 | Leon Goeldner | 1,606 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | D01 |
| Nov 2026 | Anna Pidkuyko | 1,468 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 101+ | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,587 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,758 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,525 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 4 | 4 | – |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,573 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | – |
| German University Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liurui Xu's chess games?
30 games by Liurui Xu, from Dec 2025 to Nov 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 Liurui Xu has played.
What does Liurui Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Liurui Xu opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liurui Xu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Liurui Xu play as White?
As White, Liurui Xu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liurui Xu play as Black?
As Black, Liurui Xu most often plays: Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Liurui Xu's FIDE rating?
Liurui Xu is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess, 1,655 in rapid and 1,569 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,629 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Liurui Xu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Liurui Xu, covering Dec 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liurui Xu?
30 games by Liurui 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.