Prepare against Shixuan Xue
China · World #60,541 classical · FIDE ID 8611068
When preparing against Shixuan Xue, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Shixuan Xue, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shixuan Xue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shixuan Xue 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 | 1,854 | 1,951 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 33.1% |
| As White | 57 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shixuan Xue's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shixuan Xue's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 84.2% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Xue usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Xue usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 15 | 53.6% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Shixuan Xue's chess games
All 121 games by Shixuan Xue in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Jul 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: 40 wins, 41 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 1/9/5 | 6.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Maka Purtseladze | 2,274 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B12 |
| Apr 2024 | Yu A Hu | 2,148 | ch-CHN Gp-B w | A29 |
| Feb 2021 | Maria Jose Campos | 2,112 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A13 |
| Aug 2024 | Tian Tian | 2,100 | chT-CHN Div-B | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Ha,Yihan | 2,093 | ch-CHN w | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 1,855 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,837 |
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,037 |
| ch-CHN Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,614 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,571 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,907 |
| 3rd Belt and Road Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,494 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shixuan Xue's chess games?
121 games by Shixuan Xue, from Sep 2014 to Jul 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 Shixuan Xue has played.
What does Shixuan Xue play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Shixuan Xue opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shixuan Xue answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Shixuan Xue play as White?
As White, Shixuan Xue's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shixuan Xue play as Black?
As Black, Shixuan Xue most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Shixuan Xue's FIDE rating?
Shixuan Xue is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Shixuan Xue played?
Our database contains 121 games by Shixuan Xue, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 41 draws, 40 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shixuan Xue?
121 games by Shixuan Xue 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.