Prepare against Xiangrui Kong
GM · China · World #316 classical · FIDE ID 8632200
Our database contains 414 games by Xiangrui Kong, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xiangrui Kong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiangrui Kong 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 | 2,549 | 2,549 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,390 | 2,416 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,469 | 2,477 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 414 | 173 | 161 | 80 | 41.8% |
| As White | 203 | 97 | 72 | 34 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 211 | 76 | 89 | 46 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiangrui Kong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiangrui Kong's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 154 | 75.9% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 34 | 16.7% | 73.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.4% | 77.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kong usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kong usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kong usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 73.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kong usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kong usually continues c4 (95.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 40.7% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 27 | 33.3% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 18 | 22.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 52.9% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 41.4% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Xiangrui Kong's chess games
All 414 games by Xiangrui Kong in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 173 wins, 161 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 34 | 8/17/9 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Yi Wei | 2,748 | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz | D04 |
| Jan 2026 | Yue Wang | 2,623 | TCh-CHN DivA Finals 2025 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Xu,Xiangyu | 2,619 | 4th China Chess King Stg1 | B60 |
| Jul 2026 | Ma Qun | 2,611 | 4th China Chess King Stg1 | D00 |
| May 2024 | Shanglei Lu | 2,611 | ch-CHN | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 22 | 14 | 2,569 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,371 |
| Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,432 |
| 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz | 2025 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,626 |
| Liaocheng Dongchangfu Cup | 2026 | 14 | 8 | 2,564 |
| Shanghai Haiwan Cup | 2024 | 13 | 11 | 2,622 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,148 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Renjie Huang (13 games) · Di Zhang (13 games) · Yinglun Xu (11 games) · Tong(QD) Xiao (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiangrui Kong's chess games?
414 games by Xiangrui Kong, from Aug 2019 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 Xiangrui Kong has played.
What does Xiangrui Kong play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Xiangrui Kong opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiangrui Kong answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Xiangrui Kong play as White?
As White, Xiangrui Kong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiangrui Kong play as Black?
As Black, Xiangrui Kong most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Xiangrui Kong's FIDE rating?
Xiangrui Kong is currently rated 2,549 in classical chess, 2,390 in rapid and 2,469 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,549 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Xiangrui Kong played?
Our database contains 414 games by Xiangrui Kong, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 161 draws, 80 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiangrui Kong?
414 games by Xiangrui Kong 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.