Prepare against Yiming Xu
China · World #47,247 classical · FIDE ID 8627410
Our database contains 69 games by Yiming Xu, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yiming Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yiming 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 | 1,904 | 1,913 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,915 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 42.0% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yiming Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yiming Xu's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 65.7% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 63.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Yiming Xu's chess games
All 69 games by Yiming Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C20 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Zijian Wang | 2,109 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (安阳站) | B00 |
| Jul 2023 | Yifan(A) Zhang | 1,975 | ch-CHN U20 | E94 |
| Jul 2019 | Youyang Cai | 1,951 | Belt and Road Hunan Open C | E87 |
| Aug 2023 | Kangmin Zhong | 1,906 | ch-CHN U20 | E04 |
| Jul 2019 | Hongyi Lu | 1,903 | Belt and Road Hunan Open C | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U20 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,834 |
| Guangming Science City | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| 2nd Tianjin Binhai Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Da Qing U20 Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,643 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 2,102 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (儋州站) | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,765 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (安阳站) | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yiming Xu's chess games?
69 games by Yiming Xu, from Aug 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 Yiming Xu has played.
What does Yiming Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Yiming Xu opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yiming Xu answers 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Yiming Xu play as White?
As White, Yiming Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yiming Xu play as Black?
As Black, Yiming Xu most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Yiming Xu's FIDE rating?
Yiming Xu is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Yiming Xu played?
Our database contains 69 games by Yiming Xu, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yiming Xu?
69 games by Yiming 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.