Prepare against Xiaotong Yu
China · World #128,871 classical · FIDE ID 8677794
When preparing against Xiaotong Yu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Xiaotong Yu, covering Jan 2026 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Xiaotong Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiaotong Yu 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 | 1,653 | 1,653 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,618 | 1,618 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,562 | 1,686 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 53.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025-2026): 81 rated games against 65 different opponents, across 9 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 54.5% | 1,443 | 1,843 | 3 |
| Rapid | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 54.5% | 1,695 | 1,695 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 45.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 1,601 | 1,618 |
| 2025 | 36 | 19 | 4 | 13 | 1,544 | 1,444 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiaotong Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiaotong Yu's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Xiaotong Yu's chess games
All 30 games by Xiaotong Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Shenglin Wang | 1,783 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U8 | B03 |
| Aug 2026 | Uilstuvshin Batbold | 1,646 | 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B08 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Jaeha Cho | 1,593 | 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B08 | C47 |
| Aug 2026 | Haoyang(GD) Liu | 1,512 | 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B08 | B04 |
| Aug 2026 | Chi San Anderson Fok | 1,485 | 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B08 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U8 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,695 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz U8 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,517 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B08 | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 1,869 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U8 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiaotong Yu's chess games?
30 games by Xiaotong Yu, from Jan 2026 to Nov 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 Xiaotong Yu has played.
What does Xiaotong Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Xiaotong Yu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiaotong Yu answers 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Xiaotong Yu play as White?
As White, Xiaotong Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiaotong Yu play as Black?
As Black, Xiaotong Yu most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Xiaotong Yu's FIDE rating?
Xiaotong Yu is currently rated 1,653 in classical chess, 1,618 in rapid and 1,562 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,653 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Xiaotong Yu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Xiaotong Yu, covering Jan 2026 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiaotong Yu?
30 games by Xiaotong Yu 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.