Prepare against Xiangbo Yu
China · World #24,189 classical · FIDE ID 8603782
When preparing against Xiangbo Yu, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Xiangbo Yu, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Xiangbo Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiangbo Yu 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 | 2,024 | 2,166 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,128 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 45.2% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 66.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 77 rated games against 71 different opponents, across 8 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 48 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 35.4% | 2,199 | 2,095 | 3 |
| Rapid | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | 1,908 | 2,008 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 6.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 57.1% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs GM · 3 vs IM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1,908 | 2,008 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2,061 | 2,061 |
| 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2,169 | 2,069 |
| 2012 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 2,309 | 2,042 |
| 2011 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 2,236 | 2,165 |
| 2007 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1,867 | 1,467 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiangbo Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiangbo Yu's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 92.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
Xiangbo Yu's chess games
All 31 games by Xiangbo Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Yuhao Cai | 1,957 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (珠海站) | B33 |
| Oct 2014 | Qi b Chen | 1,925 | Zhongshan zt 3.5 | C68 |
| Nov 2014 | Jiaqi Wang | 1,844 | Zhongshan zt 3.5 | B84 |
| May 2026 | Peiqi Wang | 1,839 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (珠海站) | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Yicheng(JS) Zhang | 1,738 | National Open Shenzhen | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (珠海站) | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,070 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (儋州站) | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,000 |
| Zhongshan zt 3.5 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiangbo Yu's chess games?
31 games by Xiangbo Yu, from Nov 2011 to Oct 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 Xiangbo Yu has played.
What does Xiangbo Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Xiangbo Yu opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiangbo Yu answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Xiangbo Yu play as White?
As White, Xiangbo Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiangbo Yu play as Black?
As Black, Xiangbo Yu most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Xiangbo Yu's FIDE rating?
Xiangbo Yu is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Xiangbo Yu played?
Our database contains 31 games by Xiangbo Yu, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiangbo Yu?
31 games by Xiangbo Yu 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.