Prepare against Yang Xiu
China · World #99,061 classical · FIDE ID 8642770
When preparing against Yang Xiu, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Yang Xiu, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yang Xiu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yang Xiu 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 | 1,732 | 1,837 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 21.2% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 42 rated games against 40 different opponents, across 5 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31.8% | 1,721 | 1,677 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 53.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1,924 | 1,844 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,707 | 1,707 |
| 2024 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1,735 | 1,649 |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1,729 | 1,729 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yang Xiu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yang Xiu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Xiu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Xiu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Xiu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Xiu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Xiu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Xiu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Yang Xiu's chess games
All 33 games by Yang Xiu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Xinzhi Tang | 2,088 | National Open Shenzhen | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Kang Xue | 1,998 | 2026年全国国际象棋成人业余棋王挑战赛 | C54 |
| Sep 2026 | Yihong Huang | 1,876 | 2026年全国国际象棋成人业余棋王挑战赛 | E06 |
| Apr 2023 | Qianyi Zhang | 1,762 | ch-CHN sf | B82 |
| Aug 2025 | Bo(HLJ) Wang | 1,575 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026年全国国际象棋成人业余棋王挑战赛 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,890 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,764 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yang Xiu's chess games?
33 games by Yang Xiu, from May 2023 to Oct 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 Yang Xiu has played.
What does Yang Xiu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Yang Xiu opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yang Xiu answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yang Xiu play as White?
As White, Yang Xiu's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yang Xiu play as Black?
As Black, Yang Xiu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Yang Xiu's FIDE rating?
Yang Xiu is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Yang Xiu played?
Our database contains 33 games by Yang Xiu, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yang Xiu?
33 games by Yang Xiu 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.