Prepare against Rex Xiaoyu Chen
New Zealand · World #103,717 classical · FIDE ID 4319966
When preparing against Rex Xiaoyu Chen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Rex Xiaoyu Chen, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Rex Xiaoyu Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rex Xiaoyu Chen 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 | 1,721 | 1,756 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,827 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,557 | 1,557 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 29.0% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 407 rated games against 215 different opponents, across 83 events in 2 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 | 109 | 53 | 15 | 41 | 48.6% | 1,613 | 1,579 | 8 |
| Rapid | 275 | 114 | 53 | 108 | 41.5% | 1,576 | 1,549 | 14 |
| Blitz | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% | 1,540 | 1,380 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 192 | 49 | 38 | 105 | 25.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 107 | 65 | 18 | 24 | 60.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 81 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 1,729 | 1,797 |
| 2025 | 170 | 82 | 27 | 61 | 1,662 | 1,660 |
| 2024 | 124 | 43 | 21 | 60 | 1,535 | 1,439 |
| 2023 | 48 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 1,270 | 1,154 |
| 2022 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1,197 | 1,197 |
Where Rex Xiaoyu Chen has played
New Zealand (82) · Australia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rex Xiaoyu Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rex Xiaoyu Chen's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Chen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Rex Xiaoyu Chen's chess games
All 31 games by Rex Xiaoyu Chen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Michael D Sole | 1,861 | ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid | A31 |
| Jul 2026 | Timothy Huy Minh Ha | 1,772 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | B10 |
| Jan 2026 | Jeremy Xi Xu | 1,687 | ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid | D30 |
| May 2026 | Aryan Saxena | 1,600 | NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | B13 |
| Feb 2026 | David Holland | 1,568 | NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,759 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,952 |
| ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Winter | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,648 |
| ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,632 |
| NSCC 2026 | Club Championship | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,825 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rex Xiaoyu Chen's chess games?
31 games by Rex Xiaoyu Chen, from May 2023 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 Rex Xiaoyu Chen has played.
What does Rex Xiaoyu Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Rex Xiaoyu Chen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rex Xiaoyu Chen answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rex Xiaoyu Chen play as White?
As White, Rex Xiaoyu Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rex Xiaoyu Chen play as Black?
As Black, Rex Xiaoyu Chen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Rex Xiaoyu Chen's FIDE rating?
Rex Xiaoyu Chen is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,557 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rex Xiaoyu Chen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Rex Xiaoyu Chen, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rex Xiaoyu Chen?
31 games by Rex Xiaoyu Chen 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.