Prepare against Xin Hao Looi
CM · MYS · World #23,052 classical · FIDE ID 5702828
Our database contains 403 games by Xin Hao Looi, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xin Hao Looi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xin Hao Looi 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 | 2,033 | 2,177 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 2,047 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,082 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 144 | 63 | 196 | 35.7% |
| As White | 201 | 69 | 32 | 100 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 202 | 75 | 31 | 96 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xin Hao Looi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xin Hao Looi's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 153 | 76.1% | 37.9% |
| e4 | 34 | 16.9% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| c3 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Looi usually continues c4 (35.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Looi usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Looi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Looi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Looi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Looi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 60 | 67.4% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 42.9% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 38.6% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 11.4% | 6.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Xin Hao Looi's chess games
All 403 games by Xin Hao Looi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 144 wins, 63 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 2/1/13 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jul 2024 | Vadims Daskevics | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | C53 |
| Aug 2024 | Jens E Ingebretsen | 2,419 | Titled Tue Early | D41 |
| Oct 2024 | Julio Cesar Diaz Rosas | 2,411 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Mar 2018 | Thi Bao Tram Hoang | 2,410 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 208 | 82 | 2,099 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,007 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,922 |
| 20th ch-Asia Cities | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,125 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,871 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xin Hao Looi's chess games?
403 games by Xin Hao Looi, from Oct 2006 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 Xin Hao Looi has played.
What does Xin Hao Looi play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Xin Hao Looi opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xin Hao Looi answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Xin Hao Looi play as White?
As White, Xin Hao Looi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xin Hao Looi play as Black?
As Black, Xin Hao Looi most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Xin Hao Looi's FIDE rating?
Xin Hao Looi is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Xin Hao Looi played?
Our database contains 403 games by Xin Hao Looi, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 63 draws, 196 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xin Hao Looi?
403 games by Xin Hao Looi 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.