Prepare against Yuanyuan Xu
WGM · China · World #4,692 classical · FIDE ID 8601089
When preparing against Yuanyuan Xu, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 36.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 425 games by Yuanyuan Xu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuanyuan Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuanyuan 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 | 2,282 | 2,420 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,322 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,322 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 195 | 80 | 149 | 45.9% |
| As White | 214 | 109 | 44 | 61 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 211 | 86 | 36 | 88 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuanyuan Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuanyuan Xu's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 85.0% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 9.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Xu usually continues e3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 101 | 82.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 11.5% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 78.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 19.7% | 79.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Yuanyuan Xu's chess games
All 425 games by Yuanyuan Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 195 wins, 80 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 16/6/4 | 61.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 35 | 14/11/9 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Chen Zhu | 2,538 | Hebei zt 3.3 w | D17 |
| Mar 2004 | Shilong Li | 2,522 | — | B12 |
| Mar 2004 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,521 | — | B14 |
| Mar 2004 | Shaoteng Yu | 2,509 | — | A46 |
| Oct 2005 | Xue Zhao | 2,478 | Beijing zt 3.3 w | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,074 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,339 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2003 | 17 | 11 | 2,377 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2004 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
| 19th Wch U20 Girls | 2001 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,423 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,149 |
| 16th Wch U20 Girls | 1998 | 13 | 8 | 2,326 |
| Hebei zt 3.3 w | 2001 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuanyuan Xu's chess games?
425 games by Yuanyuan Xu, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Yuanyuan Xu has played.
What does Yuanyuan Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Yuanyuan Xu opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuanyuan Xu answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Yuanyuan Xu play as White?
As White, Yuanyuan Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuanyuan Xu play as Black?
As Black, Yuanyuan Xu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Yuanyuan Xu's FIDE rating?
Yuanyuan Xu is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Yuanyuan Xu played?
Our database contains 425 games by Yuanyuan Xu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 80 draws, 149 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuanyuan Xu?
425 games by Yuanyuan 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.