Prepare against Yusheng Xia
United States · World #20,256 classical · FIDE ID 2056771
Our database contains 44 games by Yusheng Xia, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yusheng Xia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusheng Xia 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 | 2,055 | 2,137 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,077 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusheng Xia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusheng Xia's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 47.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Xia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Xia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Xia usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Xia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Yusheng Xia's chess games
All 44 games by Yusheng Xia in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Harutyun Akopyan | 2,231 | Ontario Grumette Open | C47 |
| Nov 2014 | Jack Zhu | 2,113 | American Open 50th | C47 |
| May 2011 | Vadim Kudryavtsev | 2,104 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Qualifier 3rd | B13 |
| May 2011 | Jeff Phillips | 2,077 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Qualifier 3rd | C00 |
| Jun 2011 | Allan Karman | 2,020 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Qual 4th | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Los Angeles Metropolitan | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| 8th Metropolitan Qual | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,176 |
| Los Angeles Metropolitan Qual 4th | 2011 | 4 | 3 | 2,220 |
| Southern California Candidates | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 2,125 |
| Los Angeles Metropolitan Qualifier 3rd | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 2,135 |
| 111th US Open | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,021 |
| Los Angeles Metropolitan qual 2nd | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| Ontario Grumette Open | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusheng Xia's chess games?
44 games by Yusheng Xia, from Mar 2011 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 Yusheng Xia has played.
What does Yusheng Xia play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Yusheng Xia opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusheng Xia answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yusheng Xia play as White?
As White, Yusheng Xia's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusheng Xia play as Black?
As Black, Yusheng Xia most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Yusheng Xia's FIDE rating?
Yusheng Xia is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Yusheng Xia played?
Our database contains 44 games by Yusheng Xia, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusheng Xia?
44 games by Yusheng Xia 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.