Prepare against Xianliang Xu
IM · DEU · World #830 classical · FIDE ID 4603230
When preparing against Xianliang Xu, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 348 games by Xianliang Xu, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xianliang Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xianliang 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 | 2,470 | 2,470 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 148 | 132 | 68 | 42.5% |
| As White | 180 | 72 | 75 | 33 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 168 | 76 | 57 | 35 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xianliang Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xianliang Xu's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 75.0% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 30 | 16.7% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Xu usually continues c3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Xu usually continues f4 (61.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 63.3% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 70.7% | 66.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 25.0% | 58.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 62.7% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 35.3% | 63.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Xianliang Xu's chess games
All 348 games by Xianliang Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Jul 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: 148 wins, 132 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 5/14/4 | 21.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,556 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | C00 |
| Jul 2022 | Andrey Sumets | 2,542 | BL2-West 2122 | A71 |
| Feb 2025 | Ga1 Nagy | 2,465 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | A43 |
| Jun 2022 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,464 | BL2-West 2122 | C11 |
| Mar 2024 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,454 | BL2-West 2324 | C38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 34 | 23 | 2,233 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2013 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,919 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2006 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,514 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 20 | 11 | 2,082 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,277 |
| BL2-West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,541 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xianliang Xu's chess games?
348 games by Xianliang Xu, from Oct 2008 to Jul 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 Xianliang Xu has played.
What does Xianliang Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Xianliang Xu opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xianliang Xu answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Xianliang Xu play as White?
As White, Xianliang Xu's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 21.7% win rate); King's Gambit (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xianliang Xu play as Black?
As Black, Xianliang Xu most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Xianliang Xu's FIDE rating?
Xianliang Xu is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Xianliang Xu played?
Our database contains 348 games by Xianliang Xu, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 132 draws, 68 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xianliang Xu?
348 games by Xianliang 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.