Prepare against Xilei Yu
China · World #138,754 classical · FIDE ID 8647070
When preparing against Xilei Yu, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Xilei Yu, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xilei Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xilei 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 | 1,623 | 1,706 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,659 | 1,659 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 42.1% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xilei Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xilei Yu's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 86.8% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Yu usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 13 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Xilei Yu's chess games
All 76 games by Xilei Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Mingwei Xu | 2,037 | ch-CHN Gp-B w | B31 |
| Aug 2024 | Zhihan Chen | 1,893 | chT-CHN Div-B | E13 |
| Feb 2024 | Xiaohe Huang | 1,723 | ch-CHN U14 Girls | B30 |
| Aug 2025 | Miaoyan Xia | 1,694 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | B32 |
| Aug 2026 | Yaqi Peng | 1,676 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G16 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 1,636 |
| ch-CHN U12 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,474 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,872 |
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,789 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,699 |
| Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G16 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,605 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xilei Yu's chess games?
76 games by Xilei Yu, from Sep 2023 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 Xilei Yu has played.
What does Xilei Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Xilei Yu opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xilei Yu answers 1...b6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Xilei Yu play as White?
As White, Xilei Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xilei Yu play as Black?
As Black, Xilei Yu most often plays: Owen Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Xilei Yu's FIDE rating?
Xilei Yu is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess, 1,659 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,706 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Xilei Yu played?
Our database contains 76 games by Xilei Yu, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xilei Yu?
76 games by Xilei 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.