Prepare against Pengmo Xu
China · World #17,823 classical · FIDE ID 8629269
When preparing against Pengmo Xu, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 95 games by Pengmo Xu, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pengmo Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pengmo 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 | 2,077 | 2,077 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,045 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,075 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 38 | 28 | 29 | 40.0% |
| As White | 51 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pengmo Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pengmo Xu's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 54.2% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 37.5% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Pengmo Xu's chess games
All 95 games by Pengmo Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Khamparia Akshat | 2,335 | Asian Individual Blitz | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Augusto Menvielle Laccourreye | 2,092 | Teguise Hotel Open | A88 |
| Aug 2024 | Pedro Tomas Perez Aleman | 2,046 | Teguise Hotel Open | A31 |
| Aug 2024 | Wojciech Kowalczuk | 1,991 | Wroclaw Open B | D35 |
| Aug 2024 | Daryna Kryvenko | 1,972 | Wroclaw Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U16 | 2024 | 22 | 14 | 1,912 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 2,047 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,864 |
| Teguise Hotel Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,137 |
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,693 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pengmo Xu's chess games?
95 games by Pengmo Xu, from Oct 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 Pengmo Xu has played.
What does Pengmo Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Pengmo Xu opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pengmo Xu answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Pengmo Xu play as White?
As White, Pengmo Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pengmo Xu play as Black?
As Black, Pengmo Xu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Pengmo Xu's FIDE rating?
Pengmo Xu is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Pengmo Xu played?
Our database contains 95 games by Pengmo Xu, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 29 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pengmo Xu?
95 games by Pengmo 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.