Prepare against Luna Yuexiu Xu
WCM · New Zealand · World #59,643 classical · FIDE ID 4317360
Our database contains 164 games by Luna Yuexiu Xu, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luna Yuexiu Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luna Yuexiu Xu 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 | 1,857 | 1,921 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,961 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 59 | 40 | 65 | 36.0% |
| As White | 75 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 30 | 19 | 40 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luna Yuexiu Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luna Yuexiu Xu's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 94.7% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 58.3% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 23.3% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 15.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
Luna Yuexiu Xu's chess games
All 164 games by Luna Yuexiu Xu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 59 wins, 40 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Daqi Mao | 2,222 | Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | D37 |
| Mar 2025 | Shumeng Zhou | 2,049 | 41st World Junior Girls | D30 |
| Mar 2025 | Luca Karacsonyi | 2,026 | 41st World Junior Girls | C07 |
| Jul 2026 | Shuang(HLJ) Wu | 2,003 | 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | G14 | B45 |
| Aug 2025 | Greta Viti | 1,989 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2025 | 22 | 14 | 1,883 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,093 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,821 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,983 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,872 |
| Bob Wade mem Challengers 2 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,623 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,878 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luna Yuexiu Xu's chess games?
164 games by Luna Yuexiu Xu, from May 2022 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 Luna Yuexiu Xu has played.
What does Luna Yuexiu Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Luna Yuexiu Xu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luna Yuexiu Xu answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Luna Yuexiu Xu play as White?
As White, Luna Yuexiu Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luna Yuexiu Xu play as Black?
As Black, Luna Yuexiu Xu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Luna Yuexiu Xu's FIDE rating?
Luna Yuexiu Xu is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Luna Yuexiu Xu played?
Our database contains 164 games by Luna Yuexiu Xu, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 40 draws, 65 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luna Yuexiu Xu?
164 games by Luna Yuexiu Xu 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.