Prepare against Xuan Rui Ethan Poh
Singapore · World #6,432 classical · FIDE ID 5818184
When preparing against Xuan Rui Ethan Poh, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 62 games by Xuan Rui Ethan Poh, covering Jan 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Xuan Rui Ethan Poh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xuan Rui Ethan Poh 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 | 2,239 | 2,239 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,002 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,087 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 24 | 16 | 22 | 38.7% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xuan Rui Ethan Poh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xuan Rui Ethan Poh's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 97.0% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Poh usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Poh usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Poh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Poh usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Xuan Rui Ethan Poh's chess games
All 62 games by Xuan Rui Ethan Poh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Nov 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: 24 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Yifan(HLJ) Hou | 2,300 | FISU World University Championship Mind Sports 2026 | Blitz | Men | B30 |
| Oct 2026 | Leandro Slagboom | 2,168 | FISU World University Championship Mind Sports 2026 | Blitz | Men | C02 |
| Oct 2026 | Stefan-Emilian Prisacaru | 2,118 | FISU World University Championship Mind Sports 2026 | Blitz | Men | A48 |
| Dec 2022 | Sandor Farago | 2,103 | Budapest FS12 Nadassy | B62 |
| Dec 2022 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,011 | Budapest FS12 Nadassy | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISU World University Championship Mind Sports 2026 | Classical | Men | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 |
| FISU World University Championship Mind Sports 2026 | Blitz | Men | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| 2nd Penang Mini Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,973 |
| Budapest FS12 Nadassy | 2022 | 8 | 7 | 2,340 |
| 9th Penang Open A | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,927 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xuan Rui Ethan Poh's chess games?
62 games by Xuan Rui Ethan Poh, from Jan 2015 to Nov 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 Xuan Rui Ethan Poh has played.
What does Xuan Rui Ethan Poh play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Xuan Rui Ethan Poh opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xuan Rui Ethan Poh answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Xuan Rui Ethan Poh play as White?
As White, Xuan Rui Ethan Poh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xuan Rui Ethan Poh play as Black?
As Black, Xuan Rui Ethan Poh most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Xuan Rui Ethan Poh's FIDE rating?
Xuan Rui Ethan Poh is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Xuan Rui Ethan Poh played?
Our database contains 62 games by Xuan Rui Ethan Poh, covering Jan 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xuan Rui Ethan Poh?
62 games by Xuan Rui Ethan Poh 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.