Prepare against Xue Zhao
GM · China · World #1,148 classical · FIDE ID 8601283
Our database contains 2,006 games by Xue Zhao, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xue Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xue Zhao 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 | 2,439 | 2,579 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,411 | 2,549 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,383 | 2,576 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,006 | 973 | 520 | 513 | 48.5% |
| As White | 995 | 524 | 241 | 230 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 1,011 | 449 | 279 | 283 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xue Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xue Zhao's side.
First moves as White (995 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 620 | 62.3% | 66.5% |
| c4 | 186 | 18.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 127 | 12.8% | 69.7% |
| e4 | 55 | 5.5% | 56.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (68.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nc3 (57.4% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 181 | 39.5% | 53.9% |
| c5 | 124 | 27.1% | 66.9% |
| Nf6 | 54 | 11.8% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 48 | 10.5% | 71.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 3.3% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (406 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 327 | 80.5% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 26 | 6.4% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 26 | 6.4% | 63.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 3.9% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Xue Zhao's chess games
All 2,006 games by Xue Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 973 wins, 520 draws, 513 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 154 | 71/46/37 | 46.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 94 | 57/13/24 | 60.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 70 | 37/20/13 | 52.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 66 | 46/7/13 | 69.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 43 | 26/10/7 | 60.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 19/10/13 | 45.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 17/11/12 | 42.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 14/14/8 | 38.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 17/9/10 | 47.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 109 | 50/34/25 | 45.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 68 | 31/14/23 | 45.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 60 | 22/19/19 | 36.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 29/13/12 | 53.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 53 | 24/13/16 | 45.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 42 | 17/12/13 | 40.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 39 | 16/9/14 | 41.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 15/7/6 | 53.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,706 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | A50 |
| Oct 2006 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,672 | Cap d'Agde KO | D43 |
| Oct 2006 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,668 | Cap d'Agde Open B Playoff | E13 |
| Jul 2013 | Igor Kurnosov | 2,657 | 46th Biel MTO Open | D81 |
| Jan 2013 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,650 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2017 | 125 | 78.5 | 2,436 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 75 | 37 | 2,524 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 62 | 36.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-CHN w | 2011 | 55 | 36.5 | 2,484 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2018 | 50 | 29.5 | 2,499 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 43 | 25.5 | 2,538 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2018 | 34 | 19 | 2,448 |
| China Elite Mind blitz w | 2016 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,506 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wenjun Ju (53 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (45 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (41 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (38 games) · Yifan Hou (38 games) · Valentina Gunina (34 games) · Zhongyi Tan (34 games) · Harika Dronavalli (33 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xue Zhao's chess games?
2,006 games by Xue Zhao, from Apr 2003 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 Xue Zhao has played.
What does Xue Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 995 games with White in our database, Xue Zhao opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xue Zhao answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Xue Zhao play as White?
As White, Xue Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (154 games, 46.1% win rate); English Opening (94 games, 60.6% win rate); Indian Defense (70 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 995 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xue Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Xue Zhao most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (109 games, 45.9% win rate); Indian Defense (68 games, 45.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (60 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,011 games.
What is Xue Zhao's FIDE rating?
Xue Zhao is currently rated 2,439 in classical chess, 2,411 in rapid and 2,383 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,579 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Xue Zhao played?
Our database contains 2,006 games by Xue Zhao, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 973 wins, 520 draws, 513 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xue Zhao?
2,006 games by Xue Zhao 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.