Prepare against Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu
Canada · World #20,354 classical · FIDE ID 329105250
When preparing against Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 45 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 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 | 2,055 | 2,055 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 37.8% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 319 rated games against 269 different opponents, across 57 events in 3 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 | 309 | 143 | 56 | 110 | 46.3% | 1,764 | 1,803 | 15 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 110 | 34 | 23 | 53 | 30.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 114 | 65 | 22 | 27 | 57.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 5 vs WFM · 8 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 56 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 24 | 12 | 21 | 1,960 | 1,981 |
| 2025 | 41 | 19 | 4 | 18 | 1,915 | 1,915 |
| 2024 | 98 | 44 | 22 | 32 | 1,776 | 1,818 |
| 2023 | 67 | 29 | 10 | 28 | 1,610 | 1,572 |
| 2022 | 56 | 31 | 9 | 16 | 1,430 | 1,592 |
Where Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu has played
Canada (39) · United States (17) · Georgia (1)
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 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's chess games
All 45 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Sasha Milo Schaefer | 2,097 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | B54 |
| Sep 2026 | Zeming Yin | 2,088 | 2026 Toronto Open | E00 |
| Sep 2026 | Raymond Gao | 2,086 | 2026 Toronto Open | B90 |
| May 2026 | Will Moorhouse | 2,081 | Cherry Blossom Classic | B90 |
| May 2026 | Lang Xiong | 2,002 | Cherry Blossom Classic | E00 |
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 |
| 2026 Toronto Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
| Marshall May Under 2400 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,866 |
| Marshall March Under 2400 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,085 |
| Marshall Premier Jun 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's chess games?
45 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 24 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 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% 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 (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 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 (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu's FIDE rating?
Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu played?
Our database contains 45 games by Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan (Zhuoyuan) Xu?
45 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.