Prepare against Wei Xu
China · World #19,216 classical · FIDE ID 8643318
Our database contains 64 games by Wei Xu, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wei Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wei 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 | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,054 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 45.3% |
| As White | 31 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wei Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wei Xu's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 54.8% | 73.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 73.5% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Xu usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Wei Xu's chess games
All 64 games by Wei Xu in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 29 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D70 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ming Lu | 2,273 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Vera Nebolsina | 2,195 | 2026 Belt and Road International Chess Open (Kuqa, Xinjiang) | Group A | A80 |
| Dec 2025 | Bjorn Lundberg | 2,173 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | B03 |
| Dec 2025 | Phil Martin Casiguran | 2,157 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | E90 |
| May 2026 | Yixing Wu | 2,055 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (深圳站) | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U16 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,479 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,962 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,118 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (杭州站) | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| 2026 Belt and Road International Chess Open (Kuqa, Xinjiang) | Group A | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,174 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (深圳站) | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wei Xu's chess games?
64 games by Wei Xu, from May 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 Wei Xu has played.
What does Wei Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Wei Xu opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wei Xu answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Wei Xu play as White?
As White, Wei Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wei Xu play as Black?
As Black, Wei Xu most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Wei Xu's FIDE rating?
Wei Xu is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Wei Xu played?
Our database contains 64 games by Wei Xu, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wei Xu?
64 games by Wei 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.