Prepare against Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu
Canada · World #39,709 classical · FIDE ID 329105250
Our database contains 30 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan (Zhuoyuan) 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 | 1,937 | 1,975 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 43.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 61.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Xu usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's chess games
All 30 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Moorhouse,Will | 2,081 | Cherry Blossom Classic | B90 |
| May 2026 | Xiong,Lang | 2,002 | Cherry Blossom Classic | E00 |
| Jul 2026 | Hoekman,Samuel | 1,983 | Canadian Open 2026 | D10 |
| Jul 2026 | Nassar,Marc | 1,945 | Canadian Open 2026 | A56 |
| May 2026 | Gao,Vincent | 1,886 | Cherry Blossom Classic | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,407 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,881 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,077 |
| DC International 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,882 |
| Marshall Premier Jun 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,071 |
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Where can I find Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's chess games?
30 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu, from Aug 2022 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 Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu has played.
What does Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu play as White?
As White, Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu play as Black?
As Black, Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's FIDE rating?
Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (May 2026).
How many games has Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu?
30 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) 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.