Prepare against Stephanie Xiao
Canada · World #122,853 classical · FIDE ID 2637669
When preparing against Stephanie Xiao, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Stephanie Xiao, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephanie Xiao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephanie Xiao 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 | 1,665 | 1,665 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 26.3% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephanie Xiao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephanie Xiao's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Xiao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Xiao usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Stephanie Xiao's chess games
All 38 games by Stephanie Xiao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vesterbaek,Mathilde Rath | 1,778 | World Youth Girls U14 | C44 |
| Jun 2026 | Canossa,Elena | 1,713 | World Youth Girls U14 | C42 |
| Apr 2025 | Joanne Wangluo | 1,590 | Canadian Closed w | D35 |
| Apr 2025 | Shabnam Abbarin | 1,579 | Canadian Closed w | B22 |
| Apr 2026 | Heidi Jeannine Ramos Trejo | 1,512 | Canadian Closed Women | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,713 |
| Canadian Closed Women | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,584 |
| Canadian zt w | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,474 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephanie Xiao's chess games?
38 games by Stephanie Xiao, from Sep 2023 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 Stephanie Xiao has played.
What does Stephanie Xiao play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Stephanie Xiao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephanie Xiao answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stephanie Xiao play as White?
As White, Stephanie Xiao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephanie Xiao play as Black?
As Black, Stephanie Xiao most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Stephanie Xiao's FIDE rating?
Stephanie Xiao is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,665 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Stephanie Xiao played?
Our database contains 38 games by Stephanie Xiao, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephanie Xiao?
38 games by Stephanie Xiao 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.