Prepare against Yiyi Xiao
WGM · China · World #2,135 classical · FIDE ID 8606161
When preparing against Yiyi Xiao, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.8% over 47 games.
Our database contains 767 games by Yiyi Xiao, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yiyi Xiao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yiyi Xiao 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 | 2,376 | 2,394 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,248 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,226 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 767 | 302 | 235 | 230 | 39.4% |
| As White | 382 | 170 | 111 | 101 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 385 | 132 | 124 | 129 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yiyi Xiao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yiyi Xiao's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 243 | 63.8% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 17.8% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 65 | 17.1% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (70.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 60.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Xiao usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Xiao usually continues g3 (65.9% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Xiao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 35.9% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 59 | 32.6% | 61.9% |
| c6 | 35 | 19.3% | 55.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 59.6% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 54 | 33.5% | 54.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Yiyi Xiao's chess games
All 767 games by Yiyi Xiao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 302 wins, 235 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 67 | 22/26/19 | 32.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 37 | 22/10/5 | 59.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 47 | 14/19/14 | 29.8% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,663 | RBI Open Qualifier 3 | E08 |
| Dec 2018 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,606 | 1st Tianjin Binhai Cup | D00 |
| Dec 2020 | Sergey Volkov | 2,557 | RBI Open Qualifier 3 | D11 |
| Jun 2026 | Koneru,H | 2,535 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | A40 |
| Sep 2016 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,535 | chT-CHN | D29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 111 | 46 | 2,280 |
| ch-CHN w | 2024 | 110 | 56 | 2,313 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 47 | 30.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-CHN blitz w | 2019 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,299 |
| ch-CHN rapid w | 2019 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,273 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 27 | 17 | 2,327 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2014 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,224 |
| 31st Wch U20 Girls | 2013 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,253 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mo Zhai (28 games) · Shiqun Ni (27 games) · Zhongyi Tan (22 games) · Qi Guo (21 games) · Yuxin Song (19 games) · Xueyi Li (18 games) · Yang Shen (16 games) · Tingjie Lei (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yiyi Xiao's chess games?
767 games by Yiyi Xiao, from Sep 2010 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 Yiyi Xiao has played.
What does Yiyi Xiao play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Yiyi Xiao opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yiyi Xiao answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yiyi Xiao play as White?
As White, Yiyi Xiao's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (67 games, 32.8% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 59.5% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 382 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yiyi Xiao play as Black?
As Black, Yiyi Xiao most often plays: Indian Defense (47 games, 29.8% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 385 games.
What is Yiyi Xiao's FIDE rating?
Yiyi Xiao is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (May 2023).
How many games has Yiyi Xiao played?
Our database contains 767 games by Yiyi Xiao, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 235 draws, 230 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yiyi Xiao?
767 games by Yiyi Xiao 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.