Prepare against Xinyang Nie
IM · China · World #2,136 classical · FIDE ID 8607222
When preparing against Xinyang Nie, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 0.0% over 17 games.
Our database contains 584 games by Xinyang Nie, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xinyang Nie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xinyang Nie 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 | 2,376 | 2,439 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,349 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,374 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 584 | 197 | 211 | 176 | 33.7% |
| As White | 287 | 113 | 108 | 66 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 297 | 84 | 103 | 110 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xinyang Nie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xinyang Nie's side.
First moves as White (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 207 | 72.1% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 10.8% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 29 | 10.1% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 19 | 6.6% | 55.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Nie usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nie usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nie usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Nie usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nie usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nie usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 30.6% | 45.1% |
| c5 | 31 | 23.1% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 28 | 20.9% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 22 | 16.4% | 38.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 55.9% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 38.2% | 48.7% |
| a6 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Xinyang Nie's chess games
All 584 games by Xinyang Nie in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 197 wins, 211 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 20/25/13 | 34.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 30 | 15/10/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 30 | 9/7/14 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 0/11/6 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Quang Liem Le | 2,704 | chT-CHN | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Xu,Xiangyu | 2,623 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | D41 |
| Apr 2018 | Timur Gareyev | 2,592 | 18th Bangkok Cha Am Open | D30 |
| Apr 2019 | Pouya Idani | 2,590 | 2nd Longtou Cup | A81 |
| Jul 2025 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,588 | Jana Maciei Mem | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 37 | 16.5 | 2,315 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-CHN B | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,151 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,360 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 12 | 1 | 2,144 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,927 |
| Shenzhen zt 3.5 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xiongjian Peng (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xinyang Nie's chess games?
584 games by Xinyang Nie, from Nov 2010 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 Xinyang Nie has played.
What does Xinyang Nie play on the first move as White?
Across 287 games with White in our database, Xinyang Nie opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xinyang Nie answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games).
What openings does Xinyang Nie play as White?
As White, Xinyang Nie's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (58 games, 34.5% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 287 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xinyang Nie play as Black?
As Black, Xinyang Nie most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (17 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Xinyang Nie's FIDE rating?
Xinyang Nie is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Xinyang Nie played?
Our database contains 584 games by Xinyang Nie, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 211 draws, 176 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xinyang Nie?
584 games by Xinyang Nie 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.