Prepare against Zeyu Xiang
IM · China · World #730 classical · FIDE ID 8608547
Our database contains 514 games by Zeyu Xiang, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zeyu Xiang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeyu Xiang 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 | 2,482 | 2,482 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,376 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,335 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 514 | 169 | 227 | 118 | 32.9% |
| As White | 265 | 108 | 109 | 48 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 249 | 61 | 118 | 70 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeyu Xiang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeyu Xiang's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 233 | 87.9% | 60.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Xiang usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Xiang usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Xiang usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Xiang usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Xiang usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Xiang usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 77.0% | 42.2% |
| c5 | 23 | 23.0% | 69.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 69 | 80.2% | 49.3% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 19.8% | 50.0% |
Zeyu Xiang's chess games
All 514 games by Zeyu Xiang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 169 wins, 227 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 40 | 15/18/7 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/12/5 | 41.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 8/14/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 6/24/8 | 15.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| E08 | Catalan | 16 | 0/11/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | B. Adhiban | 2,665 | Belt and Road Hunan Open A | D35 |
| Aug 2023 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,618 | 29th Abu Dhabi Open | E14 |
| Aug 2024 | Di Li | 2,570 | chT-CHN Div-B | A06 |
| Apr 2026 | Romain Edouard | 2,540 | V Menorca Open A 2026 | D37 |
| Jul 2019 | Chongsheng Zeng | 2,539 | chT-CHN | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 77 | 33.5 | 2,425 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 48 | 30.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2019 | 35 | 15 | 2,382 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2019 | 35 | 13 | 2,322 |
| chT-CHN B | 2017 | 21 | 15 | 2,312 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,387 |
| New Star Super Match | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 2,424 |
| 102nd Novi Sad TS IM | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,349 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Di Li (15 games) · Yan Liu (12 games) · Yuanhe Zhao (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeyu Xiang's chess games?
514 games by Zeyu Xiang, from Aug 2013 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 Zeyu Xiang has played.
What does Zeyu Xiang play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Zeyu Xiang opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeyu Xiang answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Zeyu Xiang play as White?
As White, Zeyu Xiang's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeyu Xiang play as Black?
As Black, Zeyu Xiang most often plays: Indian Defense (38 games, 15.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Zeyu Xiang's FIDE rating?
Zeyu Xiang is currently rated 2,482 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,482 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zeyu Xiang played?
Our database contains 514 games by Zeyu Xiang, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 227 draws, 118 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeyu Xiang?
514 games by Zeyu Xiang 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.