Prepare against Yi Xu
GM · China · World #953 classical · FIDE ID 8605564
Our database contains 2,087 games by Yi Xu, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yi Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yi 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 | 2,456 | 2,546 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,401 | 2,419 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,442 | 2,484 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,087 | 950 | 659 | 478 | 45.5% |
| As White | 1,055 | 514 | 323 | 218 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 1,032 | 436 | 336 | 260 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yi Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yi Xu's side.
First moves as White (1,055 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,015 | 96.2% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 27 | 2.6% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.5% | 90.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (416 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 244 | 58.7% | 71.3% |
| e5 | 127 | 30.5% | 44.5% |
| c6 | 36 | 8.7% | 69.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 368 | 97.6% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Yi Xu's chess games
All 2,087 games by Yi Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 950 wins, 659 draws, 478 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 110 | 56/29/25 | 50.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 101 | 48/28/25 | 47.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 77 | 37/19/21 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 28/30/17 | 37.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 70 | 25/18/27 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 63 | 27/30/6 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 57 | 34/10/13 | 59.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 47 | 18/25/4 | 38.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 41 | 26/4/11 | 63.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 16/11/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 108 | 34/52/22 | 31.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 89 | 38/31/20 | 42.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 68 | 22/23/23 | 32.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 31/9/10 | 62.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 49 | 5/28/16 | 10.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 47 | 26/15/6 | 55.3% |
| D02 | London System | 42 | 17/17/8 | 40.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 32 | 22/4/6 | 68.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 18/8/5 | 58.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Wesley So | 2,773 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Jun 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Mar 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,726 | Chessable Masters Play In | D38 |
| Jul 2019 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,719 | chT-CHN | C42 |
| Oct 2016 | Yue Wang | 2,718 | chT-CHN | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 993 | 674.5 | 2,527 |
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 115 | 58.5 | 2,506 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 70 | 31.5 | 2,472 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2019 | 27 | 16 | 2,541 |
| ch-CHN B | 2017 | 27 | 18 | 2,319 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2019 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,447 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 07 | 2014 | 22 | 13 | 2,338 |
| Wch Blitz | 2016 | 21 | 9 | 2,431 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yan Liu (20 games) · Di Li (20 games) · Jinshi Bai (19 games) · Qi b Chen (19 games) · Yinglun Xu (16 games) · Jun Zhao (14 games) · Shanglei Lu (14 games) · Yue Wang (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yi Xu's chess games?
2,087 games by Yi Xu, from Sep 2009 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 Yi Xu has played.
What does Yi Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 1,055 games with White in our database, Yi Xu opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yi Xu answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Yi Xu play as White?
As White, Yi Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (110 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (101 games, 47.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (77 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,055 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yi Xu play as Black?
As Black, Yi Xu most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (108 games, 31.5% win rate); Catalan (89 games, 42.7% win rate); Réti Opening (68 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,032 games.
What is Yi Xu's FIDE rating?
Yi Xu is currently rated 2,456 in classical chess, 2,401 in rapid and 2,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (May 2019).
How many games has Yi Xu played?
Our database contains 2,087 games by Yi Xu, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 950 wins, 659 draws, 478 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yi Xu?
2,087 games by Yi 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.