Prepare against Xiangyu Xu
GM · China · World #95 classical · FIDE ID 8608288
When preparing against Xiangyu Xu, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 11.8% over 76 games.
Our database contains 1,603 games by Xiangyu Xu, covering May 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Xiangyu Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiangyu 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 | 2,628 | 2,636 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,605 | 2,614 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,552 | 2,552 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,603 | 644 | 684 | 275 | 40.2% |
| As White | 809 | 375 | 322 | 112 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 794 | 269 | 362 | 163 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiangyu Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiangyu Xu's side.
First moves as White (808 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 474 | 58.7% | 67.2% |
| e4 | 172 | 21.3% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 91 | 11.3% | 70.9% |
| c4 | 55 | 6.8% | 74.5% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.1% | 77.8% |
| f4 | 6 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Xu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (364 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 207 | 56.9% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 108 | 29.7% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 25 | 6.9% | 64.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 3.6% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 2.2% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Xiangyu Xu's chess games
All 1,603 games by Xiangyu Xu in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 644 wins, 684 draws, 275 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 95 | 39/41/15 | 41.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 76 | 34/35/7 | 44.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 48 | 13/30/5 | 27.1% |
| A45 | London System | 46 | 25/14/7 | 54.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 20/15/4 | 51.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 33 | 25/7/1 | 75.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 30 | 18/11/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 14/6/2 | 63.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 20 | 3/13/4 | 15.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 90 | 43/30/17 | 47.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 76 | 9/55/12 | 11.8% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 64 | 16/33/15 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 6/21/9 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 8/15/8 | 25.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 23 | 4/12/7 | 17.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 23 | 4/18/1 | 17.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,841 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | A10 |
| Mar 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Feb 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | PRO League Stage | A45 |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,768 | Airthings Masters Play In | A47 |
| Jun 2018 | Yangyi Yu | 2,759 | ch-CHN blitz | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 196 | 139.5 | 2,575 |
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 142 | 76.5 | 2,570 |
| ch-CHN | 2024 | 76 | 42.5 | 2,574 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 58 | 32.5 | 2,573 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,401 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2019 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,572 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2019 | 35 | 19 | 2,520 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 28 | 15 | 2,628 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shanglei Lu (42 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (35 games) · Jinshi Bai (31 games) · Yinglun Xu (28 games) · Di Li (23 games) · Yangyi Yu (23 games) · Qun Ma (19 games) · Yi Wei (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiangyu Xu's chess games?
1,603 games by Xiangyu Xu, from May 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 Xiangyu Xu has played.
What does Xiangyu Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 808 games with White in our database, Xiangyu Xu opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiangyu Xu answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Xiangyu Xu play as White?
As White, Xiangyu Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (95 games, 41.1% win rate); Catalan (76 games, 44.7% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 27.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 809 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiangyu Xu play as Black?
As Black, Xiangyu Xu most often plays: Sicilian (90 games, 47.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (76 games, 11.8% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 794 games.
What is Xiangyu Xu's FIDE rating?
Xiangyu Xu is currently rated 2,628 in classical chess, 2,605 in rapid and 2,552 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,636 (May 2024).
How many games has Xiangyu Xu played?
Our database contains 1,603 games by Xiangyu Xu, covering May 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 644 wins, 684 draws, 275 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiangyu Xu?
1,603 games by Xiangyu 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.