Prepare against Vera Jintian Xu
New Zealand · World #142,805 classical · FIDE ID 4325460
When preparing against Vera Jintian Xu, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 33 games by Vera Jintian Xu, covering May 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Vera Jintian Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vera Jintian 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 | 1,617 | 1,617 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,670 | 1,677 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,466 | 1,645 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vera Jintian Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vera Jintian Xu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Xu usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Xu usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Xu usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Vera Jintian Xu's chess games
All 33 games by Vera Jintian Xu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Patrick Di Jiang | 1,761 | ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | A49 |
| Jan 2026 | Rex Xiaoyu Chen | 1,676 | ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | D06 |
| Oct 2026 | Maria-Ioana Ramureanu | 1,610 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | G09 | B50 |
| Jan 2026 | Maksim Korolev | 1,587 | ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | B00 |
| Oct 2026 | Matea Racevic | 1,554 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | G09 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G08 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,605 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | G09 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,654 |
| ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,600 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,521 |
| Auckland Rapid 19 September 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,541 |
| NZ Women’s Championship 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,946 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vera Jintian Xu's chess games?
33 games by Vera Jintian Xu, from May 2024 to Nov 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 Vera Jintian Xu has played.
What does Vera Jintian Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Vera Jintian Xu opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vera Jintian Xu answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Vera Jintian Xu play as White?
As White, Vera Jintian Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vera Jintian Xu play as Black?
As Black, Vera Jintian Xu most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Vera Jintian Xu's FIDE rating?
Vera Jintian Xu is currently rated 1,617 in classical chess, 1,670 in rapid and 1,466 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,617 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Vera Jintian Xu played?
Our database contains 33 games by Vera Jintian Xu, covering May 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vera Jintian Xu?
33 games by Vera Jintian 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.