Prepare against Tong(QD) Xiao
GM · China · World #170 classical · FIDE ID 8622388
Our database contains 585 games by Tong(QD) Xiao, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tong(QD) Xiao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tong(QD) 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 | 2,596 | 2,599 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,460 | 2,460 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,490 | 2,490 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 585 | 288 | 189 | 108 | 49.2% |
| As White | 296 | 158 | 95 | 43 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 289 | 130 | 94 | 65 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tong(QD) Xiao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tong(QD) Xiao's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 57.7% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 41 | 14.1% | 80.5% |
| c4 | 34 | 11.7% | 80.9% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 14 | 4.8% | 71.4% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Xiao usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Xiao usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Xiao usually continues d4 (80.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 80.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (84.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Xiao usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 58.5% | 66.5% |
| e5 | 26 | 19.3% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.4% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 71.6% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 17 | 16.7% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.9% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Tong(QD) Xiao's chess games
All 585 games by Tong(QD) Xiao in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 288 wins, 189 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 12/1/1 | 85.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/16/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 4/11/0 | 26.7% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A35 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,816 | Titled Tue | C67 |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,763 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Feb 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,741 | Chessable Masters Play-In | B92 |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,732 | Titled Tue | C65 |
| Jun 2026 | Aronian,L | 2,724 | FIDE World Bl Team Final | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 151 | 107.5 | 2,561 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,500 |
| Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 14 | 10 | 2,525 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,477 |
| CHN League Division A Pt1 | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,503 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 2,542 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,540 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,575 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xiangrui Kong (10 games) · Marco Materia (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tong(QD) Xiao's chess games?
585 games by Tong(QD) Xiao, from Aug 2017 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 Tong(QD) Xiao has played.
What does Tong(QD) Xiao play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Tong(QD) Xiao opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tong(QD) Xiao answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Tong(QD) Xiao play as White?
As White, Tong(QD) Xiao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 72.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tong(QD) Xiao play as Black?
As Black, Tong(QD) Xiao most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Tong(QD) Xiao's FIDE rating?
Tong(QD) Xiao is currently rated 2,596 in classical chess, 2,460 in rapid and 2,490 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,599 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tong(QD) Xiao played?
Our database contains 585 games by Tong(QD) Xiao, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 288 wins, 189 draws, 108 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tong(QD) Xiao?
585 games by Tong(QD) 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.