Prepare against Xinyang Nie
IM · China · World #2,394 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 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 0.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 590 games by Xinyang Nie, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 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 | 2,364 | 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 | 590 | 197 | 215 | 178 | 33.4% |
| As White | 291 | 113 | 110 | 68 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 299 | 84 | 105 | 110 | 28.1% |
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 (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 210 | 72.2% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 11.0% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 29 | 10.0% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 19 | 6.5% | 55.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% 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, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nie usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (31% 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 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 30.4% | 45.1% |
| c5 | 31 | 23.0% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 29 | 21.5% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 22 | 16.3% | 38.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 56.3% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 37.9% | 48.7% |
| a6 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Xinyang Nie's chess games
All 590 games by Xinyang Nie in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Sep 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, 215 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 59 | 20/26/13 | 33.9% |
| 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% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| 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 | 18 | 0/12/6 | 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% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 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 | Xiangyu Xu | 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 (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xinyang Nie's chess games?
590 games by Xinyang Nie, from Nov 2010 to Sep 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 291 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 (30% 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 (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 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 (18 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Xinyang Nie's FIDE rating?
Xinyang Nie is currently rated 2,364 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 590 games by Xinyang Nie, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 215 draws, 178 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xinyang Nie?
590 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.