Prepare against Xiao-You Liu
DEU · World #64,574 classical · FIDE ID 12915033
When preparing against Xiao-You Liu, expect 1.b3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Owen Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 106 games by Xiao-You Liu, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xiao-You Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiao-You Liu 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 | 1,840 | 1,900 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,731 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 45 | 7 | 54 | 42.5% |
| As White | 54 | 28 | 3 | 23 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 4 | 31 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiao-You Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiao-You Liu's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 54 | 100.0% | 54.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 100% of White games, 54.6% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bb2 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 24 | 92.3% | 27.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Xiao-You Liu's chess games
All 106 games by Xiao-You Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 45 wins, 7 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 54 | 28/3/23 | 51.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 24 | 6/1/17 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A40 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Ingo Thomas | 2,146 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | A01 |
| May 2005 | Ingmar Ruetten | 2,037 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | E32 |
| Jan 2002 | Heinz Schmoll | 2,014 | ch-Duesseldorf Bezirk | A50 |
| Jan 2002 | Frank Hammes | 1,980 | ch-Duesseldorf Bezirk | E21 |
| Apr 2004 | Ralf Steinbring | 1,870 | ch-Niederrhein | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2005 | 28 | 18 | 1,773 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2010 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,734 |
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2004 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,817 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2005 | 13 | 5 | 1,844 |
| ch-Duesseldorf Bezirk | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,892 |
| 14th Recklinghausen Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,184 |
| Solingen Open B | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 1,838 |
| Herne Laufer Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiao-You Liu's chess games?
106 games by Xiao-You Liu, from Jan 2020 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 Xiao-You Liu has played.
What does Xiao-You Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Xiao-You Liu opens with 1.b3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiao-You Liu answers 1...b6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (100% of games).
What openings does Xiao-You Liu play as White?
As White, Xiao-You Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (54 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiao-You Liu play as Black?
As Black, Xiao-You Liu most often plays: Owen Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Xiao-You Liu's FIDE rating?
Xiao-You Liu is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Xiao-You Liu played?
Our database contains 106 games by Xiao-You Liu, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 7 draws, 54 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiao-You Liu?
106 games by Xiao-You Liu 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.