Prepare against Xianghan Gu
China · World #11,612 classical · FIDE ID 8622680
Our database contains 200 games by Xianghan Gu, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xianghan Gu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xianghan Gu 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 | 2,146 | 2,348 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,342 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 48 | 88 | 64 | 24.0% |
| As White | 95 | 22 | 44 | 29 | 23.2% |
| As Black | 105 | 26 | 44 | 35 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xianghan Gu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xianghan Gu's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 48.4% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 38 | 40.0% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gu usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gu usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Gu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Gu usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gu usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Gu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 45.1% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 16 | 31.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 54.3% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 12 | 34.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
Xianghan Gu's chess games
All 200 games by Xianghan Gu 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: 48 wins, 88 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Misa Pap | 2,412 | Budapest FS02 IM-2 | E14 |
| Feb 2024 | Lev Zverev | 2,343 | Budapest FS02 IM-2 | B01 |
| Feb 2024 | Endre Csiki | 2,313 | Budapest FS02 IM-2 | B52 |
| Feb 2024 | Daniel Barrish | 2,283 | Budapest FS02 IM | D31 |
| Dec 2020 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,280 | RBI Open Qualifier 3 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U20 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,963 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,312 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 3 | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| Belt and Road Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (深圳站) | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,771 |
| 4th Chinese new vigorous | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,018 |
| China Zonal 3.5 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xianghan Gu's chess games?
200 games by Xianghan Gu, 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 Xianghan Gu has played.
What does Xianghan Gu play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Xianghan Gu opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xianghan Gu answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Xianghan Gu play as White?
As White, Xianghan Gu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xianghan Gu play as Black?
As Black, Xianghan Gu most often plays: Philidor (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Xianghan Gu's FIDE rating?
Xianghan Gu is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Xianghan Gu played?
Our database contains 200 games by Xianghan Gu, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 88 draws, 64 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xianghan Gu?
200 games by Xianghan Gu 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.