Prepare against Yang Xu
China · World #4,404 classical · FIDE ID 8624780
Our database contains 68 games by Yang Xu, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yang Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yang 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 | 2,291 | 2,291 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yang Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yang Xu's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 70.3% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Xu usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Xu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Xu usually continues d3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Xu usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Yang Xu's chess games
All 68 games by Yang Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Zoler,D | 2,487 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | E10 |
| Aug 2024 | Jose Garcia Padron | 2,378 | 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | A47 |
| Jun 2023 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,352 | 35th Pula Open | A84 |
| Jan 2025 | Jachym Smolik | 2,309 | 23rd Marienbad B1 IM | B30 |
| Jan 2025 | D Del Rey | 2,275 | 23rd Marienbad B1 IM | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Marienbad B1 IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,159 |
| 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 127th | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 2,060 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,282 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,093 |
| 35th Pula Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,342 |
| 3rd Grado Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yang Xu's chess games?
68 games by Yang Xu, from Jan 2018 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 Yang Xu has played.
What does Yang Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Yang Xu opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yang Xu answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Yang Xu play as White?
As White, Yang Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yang Xu play as Black?
As Black, Yang Xu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Yang Xu's FIDE rating?
Yang Xu is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yang Xu played?
Our database contains 68 games by Yang Xu, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yang Xu?
68 games by Yang 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.